Share some of your experience with me..:)

by Diana

Hi! Thank u for all the work u are doing for others and u do it for free..

My problem is that sometimes I don't have any reason to binge. I am content, happy and suddenly food comes to my mind and I cant change it... It wasn't so bad with my binging but I started to have bigger problems after I had to say goodbye to my biggest love..but its already half of a year since that!

I don't know what to do when I feel the urge to binge. I get so nervous, I cant do anything else, and I wont be satisfied until I binge.

What would be your suggestion for a solution when I feel an urge? I'm writing a journal but when I feel that urge I cant get myself to write instead of eating.

How long have you been fighting with it? Are you now totally free of binging?!

Thank you for your time





ANSWER

Your First Question:
"What would be your suggestion for a solution when I feel an urge?"

The best way to stop a binge is to create a 'pause'. This 'pause' can easily be created by doing an alternate activity.

You talked about journal writing; and that in the urge to binge you can't seem to get yourself to write...

That is okay... maybe it starts out as writing after you've created a 'pause'.

Try DOING something PHYSICAL. Something that will distract for the moment and create the pause. You may find it easier to write in your journal after you've cleared your mind with a walk, meditation session, or something that you enjoy doing.

The urge to binge usually comes on because you need something. Either stress relief, comfort, or an escape from the daily grind. Binging and overeating can provide TEMPORARY relief... but try and find something that will fulfill your needs.

Instead of a binge, maybe you're tired and need a cat nap. Maybe you need to move your body... take a walk or do some yoga. These kinds of activities can provide the time needed to become clear with what needs to be addressed.

There is no quick fix; overcoming binge eating takes time... as well as healing from heartbreak. It takes a willingness to see yourself and your life in a different light and create new behaviors. Its about finally giving yourself the love you need.

Your Second Question:
"How long have you been fighting with it? Are you now totally free of binging?!"

I realized I had an issue with binge eating when I was in college. It had affected me when I was younger... but I didn't have access to food to binge alone; so it didn't occur frequently until I left home. That has been nearly 10 years ago.

I finally began the process of overcoming binge eating about 4 years ago. It has taken time; and there has been lots of learning opportunities along the way.

I can now say that YES, I AM BINGE FREE. It is possible. It takes patience and the willingness to believe in yourself.

I hope that this has helped in the ways that you were looking for. Just remember to be patient and loving with yourself.

(HUGGS)
&
All my Best,

Stefanie