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...
Hey Everyone!
I came across this website, and I have found it to be nothing but helpful. I am so grateful I found this group, and I hope I can make some friends and we can be a great support for each other!
I am 30 years old, and I live in the beautiful state of Colorado. I am married (Although, currently dealing with some issues), and I have a wonderful two year old son. I have been overweight my whole life, I was never taught the right way to eat. One year ago, my mom had weight-loss surgery and she keeps pushing me into doing it. I do not want to do that, not yet... Not when I know that I am still physically capable of doing it, I just have to DO it.
I can't wait to get to know some of you better. Happy New Year! May 2015 be the best year yet :)
I came across this website, and I have found it to be nothing but helpful. I am so grateful I found this group, and I hope I can make some friends and we can be a great support for each other!
I am 30 years old, and I live in the beautiful state of Colorado. I am married (Although, currently dealing with some issues), and I have a wonderful two year old son. I have been overweight my whole life, I was never taught the right way to eat. One year ago, my mom had weight-loss surgery and she keeps pushing me into doing it. I do not want to do that, not yet... Not when I know that I am still physically capable of doing it, I just have to DO it.
I can't wait to get to know some of you better. Happy New Year! May 2015 be the best year yet :)
I'm a food addict as well. If you want someone to talk to or remain accountable with, my skype is david.r.yang
Best,
David
Welcome here. I'm sorry for the pain you've carried over being overweight throughout your life. Learning to eat in a manner which serves you personally and is sane and life-giving is vital isn't it. Have you considered seeking professional advice from a Nutritionist or Dietitian (not sure what you call them in the US, but that's what we call them here in NZ). Yes, it can be expensive but you may only need one or two visits to get you going on a healthy, sane and achievable way of eating which is personally tailored to your particular body and needs. Something to think about maybe.
Don't let your mother pressure you into taking a step you are not comfortable with. You are not her. You are yourself and what worked for her may or may not be right for you. Only you personally can make that choice. Keep coming here and talking and posting.
All the best for your journey....
Kim :)
Thank you so much for your reply. That is actually a very wonderful idea, I need to just make a doctors appointment. I just don't understand why I can't get motivated, I mean I have so much to live for and to be healthy for... I just frustrate myself lol
Thanks for your reply! I would love to have someone that can help me me accountable, but I'm not much of a Skype person lol
Re having trouble taking the steps (like visiting doctor etc) which you kind of know you need to take:-
When there is an addiction or ED issue, alot is happening on a sub-conscious/unconscious level which drives these behaviours, or so I have found to be my experience anyway.
For me, self-sabotage has been a HUGE part of my ED and has taken alot of self-work and time to slowly breakdown. It's been there for a good reason, as is any defense mechanism. Perhaps, ask yourself "Why do I find it so hard to take care of myself?" or "Why do I stop myself taking the steps I need to take to get "well?"
Asking questions like this has been a big part of my healing and recovery. It has allowed me to go deeper down "under the iceberg tip" of the ED. Most of what drives our addictive behaviours or EDs is the 99% of the iceberg under the water you never see! Be aware though that under there will be emotions, feelings and/or pain you have long since buried. Try to take it slowly, "easy does it" and not rush the process. Recovery is a lifetime journey, not a destination...
Hope this helps... bye for now....
Kim :)