Of course other people "get this." This sounds like classic bulimia nervosa, though only a doctor can diagnose you.

My advice is not to just treat this as an annoyance, but a mental illness that you will not overcome unless you get some help from a therapist now. Don't wait until your teeth are falling out and your brain is so sluggish that you can't even think.

I had Bulimia when I was younger and I know what it entails, it's different this time, beacuse I know I'm not fat. I just have some extra tummy fat I want to ditch.
But I try my hardest and it doesn't help, because I'm too weak to resist tasty food, it's really annoying.

My suggestion is to begin by removing yourself from situations in which you KNOW will have plenty of those trigger foods.

Obviously you can't isolate yourself from it all, but I would most definitely start with making sure you stray far away from dangerous areas where you know junk-food lingers. And you need to start talking to someone about this. Therapist, namely. That's one of the most important things you can do to stop this.

Tobias, I know I am not fat, and yet, I have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. Really, what it has to do is not the weight aspect, but more with the coping and control mechanism that you've chosen to use.

It is obvious that you have a negative self-image by the way you say that you are "weak" by giving into tasty foods. It may be annoying right now, but I guarantee that 20 years into it, it will be more than that.

My advice is still to see a therapist or a doctor who can diagnose you and then go from there. I still think it sounds like bulimia nervosa.

You should see a therapist. If you are so desparate to steal food there is definitely an addiction behind it. And tell those well meaning people who buy you chocolate not to do that anymore.

Thanks for the advice. I'm a psychology student so I know that when people have conditions their judgement is inpaired. I don't see any problem with my judgement... but I also know that it's probably denial. It's very confusing knowing about all this because you can't really apply it to yourself.

I'm low on cash so I can't go out and buy junk food, but right now I could wolf down a huge tin of biscuits :S

I agree u should see a therapist, that being said, I have a ED I would do this also, and
I did not consider myself fat, just wanted to get rid of few more pounds, the last 3 pounds to be exact. What happened to me was this I would eat feel guilty and puke it back up. Now I allow myself treats, I am still losing weight, have along ways to go to get to healthy weight as I have put on a lot over the years with pregnancy and illness. But I can honestly say that allowing myself that treat, helped how I felt. I didn't feel guilty anymore. I can't say I am cured , I honestly believe there is no cure for ED's but I take it day by day. And I will be there for u for support if u want and anyone else.
I understand, believe me its awful to look in the mirror and see what I have done to myself, and wonder if the next time I am gonna hurt myself,or pass out from starvation.
Many Hugs
Morgaine

you said you are low on money. often communities have a health department, hotline or facility that has therapist who work on a sliding scale. they may not be the best person for your issue but its a good place to start if you are worried about money

i do the exact same thing

What you described is me to a tee. I can't just have one. Either I am on a diet or I am gorging and purging. You sound like a classic bulimic, although I am not a doctor. I have been diagosed and you really sound like me.

Yeah money is an issue right no, it's paying rent and bills and then having teh extra money I spent when I have the urge to binge.. I'm also an impulsive shopper which has also hacked away at my bank account slowly but surely. Eurgh!

Regarding that "one treat".. hell I've tried that, It works sometimes but most of the time one treat is not enough, which is the issue that's driving me crazy.