Food Addiction Support Group

An individual suffering from a food addiction disorder frequently experiences episodes of uncontrolled eating, or binging, during which they may feel frenzied or out of control. They will eat much more quickly than is normal, and continue to eat even past the point of being uncomfortably full. Binging in this way is generally followed by a period of intense guilt feelings...

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need some honesty

lkc9528
lkc9528
Okay well I have been struggling for a long time with telling my boyfriend about my food issues. I've heard some people say that their partners don't understand. Do you think it would really help. As it is now I feel like I fail him and me if I slip I couldnt imagine having him wonder all the time if Im sneaking food... Especially if he doesnt understand... Any thoughts or experiences would be great!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Unless someone is going through the exact same thing as you, they will never fully understand anyway. Even if your mate doesn't get it totally, to have some support on board is better than none at all. It helps, in my opinion, to have someone to be somewhat accountable to.
You know him better than anyone - how supportive do you think he will be?
Telling my husband was one of the best things I ever did. It took alot of the shame and secrecy out of what I was doing and in turn, helped me to correct and get over alot of the things I was doing to myself.
Hope it works out for you!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi. I agree, you should tell your boyfriend. If it scares him off then he's not the one. I told my boyfriend and he is kool about it but I know I get on his nerves somedays as I constantly winge if I have ate too much. Buts its nice to know that the support is there when I need a hug.
deleted_user
deleted_user
My partner does not truly understand how I can be addicted to food and COEing, however she does understand that in active addiction I was in so much pain. Just to let him is a big plus...Just so long as there are boundaries...Because your food issues and your recovery process are your own...Ya know what I mean?

Peace,
Nicol

((U R NOT ALONE!!))
deleted_user
deleted_user
i feel that it would be good in sharing with him. if he truly cares for you, he will understand and want to help you with your struggles. I know how you feel about being afraid that if you tell him, he will watch everything you do. my father is that way. it is scary thing to let your guard down and let someone in isn't it. I am here for ya!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I just recently went through the same thing you're going through right now. I had just become serious with my boyfriend and was really afraid to tell him about my ED. On days when i binge eat, i dont want to see or talk to anyone because i feel so badly about myself. because of this, i felt like i had to tell him what was going on because i didnt want him to think that how i was acting had anything to do with him. I also wanted him to know about my ED because it is such a huge part of my life at the moment. He was really understanding and honestly his awareness of it has helped me a lot. If your boyfriend loves you for YOU, he will understand. it always helps to talk to the ones you love. good luck!
lkc9528
lkc9528
Thanks guys I soo hope your right....
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