Binge Eating Questions

What May The Effects Be Of Eating Foods I Would Generally Not Allow Myself And Spitting Them Out? This Is An Effort To End/Avoid A Bingeing And Purging Cycle. I Do Eat Enough Food I Actually Swallow.

The Biggest ‘Danger’ In This janurse427 – 01/07/2010 – 08:31 The biggest ‘danger’ in this is the mindset that it strengthens. By doing this, you are not eating normally, or at least treating food normally. It sounds as if you may have struggled with b/p in the past, and if so, this behavior is simply …

What Can I Do To Help My 13 Year Old Daughter That Binges, Hoards, And Hides The Wrappers And Dishes Of The Foods Eaten?

Hi: This Is A Very Difficult Amy Colwell – 11/25/2011 – 19:57 Hi: This is a very difficult situation for you, as your daughter is being quite secretive about her food hoarding and binging. However, she is only 13 years old, so as a parent – you are in a good position to make sure …

Okay So I Have Gained 30 Pounds Since Last Year And When Ever I Feel Alone Just Want To Go And Eat Something? Is That Binging?

Hi….It’s Hard To Say janurse427 – 03/01/2011 – 04:59 Hi….It’s hard to say exactly what is going on, but if your eating is based on emotional stress, it could only lead to further problems. Have you seen a doctor? Please do, if you have not. An assessment by an eating disorder or psychological professional, would …

I’ve Been Restricting Myself From Meals Except For Breakfast. Usually I Feel Really Good For Avoiding Lunch And Having Bites Of Random Food For Dinner. Lately I’ve Been Eating More Unhealthy Snack Food And A Lot Of It. I’m Worried About Weight Gain.

Hi…The Reason You Are janurse427 – 08/29/2010 – 13:05 Hi…the reason you are eating what you consider to be ‘unhealthy’ food, and what you think is a lot, is because you are depriving yourself of this food on a regular basis. Restricting your food intake, and limiting yourself to only certain foods, will certainly lead …

Is It Common To Switch From Purging To Fasting?Sometimes Ill Binge Then Not Eat For Several Days.

Hi: What You Are Describing Amy Colwell – 03/31/2012 – 18:41 Hi: What you are describing is quite common behavior among those individuals who are suffering from an eating disorder. Usually the cycle of binge/purge/binge/fast is used as a way to control food intake, and ultimately lose weight. Regardless of the method used (purging or …

I’m At A Normal Wieght And Feel That I Eat A Lot (But Its Healthy Like Carrots And Such), Almost To The Point Of Throwing Up. Is This Binging?

Hello. It’s Difficult To janurse427 – 11/13/2009 – 14:03 Hello. It’s difficult to answer your question, based on the information you have shared. Some questions come to mind: Do you purposely eat only what you consider ‘healthy’ foods because you have a fear of weight gain? Are you hungry when you eat what you consider …

I’m Addicted To Food. It’s Just Awful! I’m Sick Of Eating

I Can’t Stop It. I Wish I rockcrazy – 03/16/2011 – 12:54 I can’t stop it. I wish I could tell you more info but I can’t. I tried to talk to my mom as I’m 15 years old but she seems like she can’t understand. How can I stop that? I Suggest That You …

I Was Abused Mentally And Physically As A Child, And I Believe Thats Why I Turn To Food For Comfort. I Am Just Looking For Answers As To Why I Continue To Run To Food Under Every Circumstance In My Life. And Why Cant I Control My Eating Binges?

You Are Likely Correct That janurse427 – 06/21/2009 – 12:44 You are likely correct that your abuse/trauma history is a major factor that has caused you to turn to food as comfort in order to cope. This behavior has become a pattern for you as a method to avoid the intense emotions that are associated …

I Used To Suffer From Anorexia But Now I Have Begun To Eat More ‘Normally’ I Have Started To Binge Eat, To The Extent That I Cant Stop Eating Even When I Am In Physical Pain. What Is Happening To Me? Why Is Food So Appealing Now? I Am So Out Of Control.

Hi Sophia….Thank You For janurse427 – 01/07/2011 – 06:13 Hi Sophia….thank you for sharing. The reason that you are now so obsessed with food and have begun to binge eat is that your body and mind have been starved by not eating during the anorexia phase. This is common for people who restrict their food …

I Use To Me Anorexic And Came Through It, About Two Weeks Ago I Was Happy With My Weight But Now I Cant Stop Eating, Iv Gained Nearly 2 Stone In 3 Weeks, My Body Feels Like Rubbish And So Does My Head, Im Constantly Depressed And I Dont Know What To Do.

Nieve…You Say You ‘Came janurse427 – 08/31/2009 – 17:02 nieve…you say you ‘came through’ your anorexia two weeks ago…what does that mean? Were you in treatment? It’s not uncommon for people who have had anorexia to find it difficult to satisfy their appetite. This is understandable, given that their bodies have been starved for so …

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