I'm Confused

by Sophia
(United states)

I am a senior girl in high school. I have friends and not many stress related problems. I'm skinny (normal weight) but I feel like I have a binge eating disorder.

I didn't know what it was until I found myself google-ing "don't eat for 5 days and see how much weight you lose". I started to read up on it... I can't stick to any type of normal diet, I exercise, but constantly feel bad about eating food.

I just recently got my wisdom teeth out and I lost about 10 lbs. I've never felt better in my whole life.

But now I'm resulting back to binge eating. I constantly try to reassure myself that tomorrow I'll eat better but I can't do it.

I don't know if I'm secretly depressed? or need help? I'm just so confused and I feel kinda lost? I know it's not really a question but maybe you could help clear it up for me?



ANSWER

Hi Sophia,

I'm glad that you had the courage to get in touch with me. Reaching out for support is a good step in the right direction.

Overcoming binge eating isn't a matter of will power and forcing yourself to eat right. Its about changing how you feel and the way view yourself and the world. Its about changing from the inside out.

Please forgive me; but I am going to be direct and very clear...

The only person that can answer your questions is you.

You know what you need to do... it may not be easy or crystal clear; but you do know. Even if its on a very deep level.

Here are your questions...

• I don't know if I'm secretly depressed?


• or need help?


• I'm just so confused and I feel kinda lost?

Are you depressed? Do you need some outside help and guidance?

What feels right to you? Your answer may not be be easy to do and it may be a little painful;
but if it feels right then you need to do it.

Whether that means you need to reach out to your parents, or a school counselor... then do it.

In the mean time I encourage you to start a journal. And let me know how you decide to move forward.


All my Best,

Stefanie