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...
So, I have not binged in 3 months! However, I have over-ate, at times. But I've decided that that's normal, even normal eaters do it. So no worries about that. It is dissapointing that after 3 entire months, I've only lost 5 ponds, though!! Argh. I am so tired of feeling unattractive, and overweight.
But I am trying to remind myself that 5 pounds is better then nothing, and that not binging is an accomplishment I should be proud of! It is so easy for us to dwell on what we have not done, instead of what we have done.
So, a huge thank you, because this group has made a HUGE difference to me. I don't feel alone. I have someone to go for support. I can chat with people who know exactly what I'm going through.
It really is an amazing group. I don't mean to be rude, or put other groups down, but it has really shocked me, after my wonderful experience here, how some of my other groups have gone. Maybe I just caught those groups on bad days or something, but it really surprised me, some of the things that went on there...
...in my sexual abuse support group, a man who was abusing children posted there! I responded by saying that although it was great that he wanted help, this was not the place, as this was a safe place for survivors of sexual abuse. I don't think that that was rude. I even said it very polietly, etc. I suggested he seek help in other places. And several people got mad at me, and said he had a right to be there, and attacked me, and hurled insults at me, etc.! I was so surprised...
...i mean, I just don't think it was appropriate for that man to be there! And I was polite!
Anyway, I don't want to start a rant about other groups, it's just that that is just ONE example of several bad experiences I've had with groups. So I am so happy that this is a good group!!! Thank you for reading my posts, encouraging me, and sharing your problems with the rest of us.
But I am trying to remind myself that 5 pounds is better then nothing, and that not binging is an accomplishment I should be proud of! It is so easy for us to dwell on what we have not done, instead of what we have done.
So, a huge thank you, because this group has made a HUGE difference to me. I don't feel alone. I have someone to go for support. I can chat with people who know exactly what I'm going through.
It really is an amazing group. I don't mean to be rude, or put other groups down, but it has really shocked me, after my wonderful experience here, how some of my other groups have gone. Maybe I just caught those groups on bad days or something, but it really surprised me, some of the things that went on there...
...in my sexual abuse support group, a man who was abusing children posted there! I responded by saying that although it was great that he wanted help, this was not the place, as this was a safe place for survivors of sexual abuse. I don't think that that was rude. I even said it very polietly, etc. I suggested he seek help in other places. And several people got mad at me, and said he had a right to be there, and attacked me, and hurled insults at me, etc.! I was so surprised...
...i mean, I just don't think it was appropriate for that man to be there! And I was polite!
Anyway, I don't want to start a rant about other groups, it's just that that is just ONE example of several bad experiences I've had with groups. So I am so happy that this is a good group!!! Thank you for reading my posts, encouraging me, and sharing your problems with the rest of us.
And especially to you- congratulations on reaching that three month mark. That's HUGE. :)
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I guess I ate pretty bad last week, cause I gained some back, again! So I really only lost 2 pounds, now. Oh, well - I'm back on track. I've been eating low-cal all week, so hopefully the weight will start to come off now! I'm planning on continuing eating low-cal until I loose at least 20 or 30 pounds. I think I can do it! I've spent 3 months learning how to be a normal eating, I think now I'm more prepeared for a diet.