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 am only 40lbs. overweight but because of it I have developed a poor body image and low self esteem. I love to eat and when I get depressed that is my escape. Then a course I feel bad. This sadly has been going on for years and has caused me to live a semi-sheltered life. Any body with similar issues or have broken this cycle? I feel like if I could just get off my @ss and lose it I would over all feel better. I start but then I find myself right back where I started. Any comments or advise is appreciated.
But, the best and first thing to do is to deal with the depression. That is what is fueling your behavior, so start there. When your depression is addressed your bingeing might completely disappear, or, it will be lessened and you can deal with it then.
It's like walking up the stairs, you start at the bottom and move up, you can't jump from the first stair to the last stair - it just isn't possible.
Since this has been going on for a while it should definately be addressed sooner rather then later. The longer it goes on, the harder it is to get better. So, start today. Start this moment. Start by making an appointment with a therapist so you can start to work on your depression. Don't give up if your first therapist doesn't "click". Many many people have gone through more than one therapist, myself included. It's a very personal thing to go through - therapy, that is - so you have to find someone you trust and you feel understands you.
Good luck with this!