Eating Disorders Support Group
Eating disorders are marked by an obsessive need to control the intake and/or purging of food. This community is dedicated to those struggling on the road to recovery. Join to discuss your experience with others and find support. Get advice, ask questions, and meet others who are going through similar struggles.
I bought binge food Sunday & binged today on cake frosting & cookies. I was so anxious about dinner , but I did it. PTSD is making my life hell. Due to my current situation, I may have to move back to the same place I lived after I left my abusive mother. Back then, I was in group therapy & the counseling sessions were ridiculously triggering. This was before I was diagnosed with PTSD & EDNOS. I was CONSTANTLY triggered either by trauma or EDNOS. I had constant nightmares & flashbacks & I'd actually (not prod of it) pay my roommate to get me binge food. I think I'm bingeing now because I'm scared that the flashbacks/triggers will happen on a daily basis again. HELP!
I think you are correct, you are bingeing because you are overwhelmed by flashbacks and nightmares. A good binge works wonders (short term only of course) in numbing our emotions. So in a way, you are trying to help yourself.
And so... the question is, are there better ways available for you to help yourself? Are you getting help with the PTSD? A good therapist and maybe a good medicine might make a big difference in how you can cope.
Also, trying to make a safe spot for yourself, no matter where, with a soft blanket and the certainty you won't be disturbed? With PTSD it is so so important to take time to process all that happens to you. You can't really prevent being triggered, but at least you can be good for yourself in the aftermath.
That way, you prevent the stress from stacking, which would be a trigger in itself.
Blessings to you, may you be protected and safe.