I also eat when I am bored and whenever I have any kind of feeling. You are not alone.

When I am bored I try to find something to do. For me that usually means doing something that involves using my mind such as word puzzles. It sometimes means I want to have a conversation. Sometimes I just want to chat with someone.

When I want to eat my feelings, I try to allow myself to feel and express my feelings intead of eating. This has only been possible for me after many years of therapy and healing from childhood trauma. Before healing I found it very difficult to not eat.

I thank u I struggle daily wth other issues I'm bi-polar PTSD n interlectal learning disablity I make it my meds give me an appite n I just eat

It's terrible when meds increase our appetite. I have had that issue in the past too. At the time I decided being on the meds was much more important than being a certain size.

I also have PTSD and I think developing an ED is a common coping mechanism. Are you working with a therapist for your PTSD? That may be a good place to start if you are able to. There is also a PTSD board here on DS you may want to check out.

I have PTSD n on meds

I'm pretty sure I have PTSD too and just have never been diagnosed. Who knows? Likely a high percentage of people with EDs have it?
april that's great that you're on meds for PTSD but have you been to therapy? To me meds are like putting a Band-Aid on the problem (they are necessary, trust me - I'm not judging that part of it) without treating the underlying wound. You likely need a multi-faceted approach to your healing and recovery.
Lucky makes a good point - there is a fantastic PTSD group on this site. Why not check it out? And of course continue to post with us!! lol

I agree with forestfreek that meds are necessary but are not the cure. They can be very helpful to us when we are doing our healing but I don't believe they are the answer. Hopefully you are working with a therapist to help you heal.

Yes I am

I totally agree