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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 …

I Have Recently Just Up And Quit Binging And Purging…However, I Have Now Gained 10 Pounds, And Although I Feel Healthier And Less Hungry, I Am Miserable About The Weight Gain. Is This Normal? What Else Can I Expect?

Hi There, I Am Not Sure If I PurpleIris14 – 03/16/2011 – 12:54 Hi there, I am not sure if I am able to answer your question on what else you can expect but after I read what you wrote I teared up as that is exactly what I am going thru right now. I …

I Am Not Sure If I Have An Eating Disorder Or Not. I Have A Habit Of Constantly Eating Foods But Not Swallowing It And Spitting It Out.I Do Still Eat Some Meals A Day But Make Sure They Are No Carbs No Sugar. Help!

Hi….The Behaviors You janurse427 – 10/14/2010 – 04:45 Hi….the behaviors you describe could certainly lead to an eating disorder if you already are not fully there. You cannot help this. It’s an emotional response to stress, and that is why a professional opinion is vital in order for you to get help. Eventually, this can …

I Am 21 And Am The Proper Weight But Have A Problem With Binge Eating On And Off Regularly. I Exercise A Good Bit But I Binge A Lot More Than I Should To Have It Balanced Out. I And Am Wondering What Is The Best Way About Getting Help?

Hello. I Am Glad That You Are janurse427 – 10/20/2009 – 10:18 Hello. I am glad that you are seeing help. This is no way to live your life, and you CAN recover from this damaging pattern. There are a couple of options. This site offers a nice treatment directory. You could also call the …

How Can I Support A Friend With EDNOS? :( She’s Overseas And Told Me She Binges, Then Starves Herself. I Foolishly Asked Can’t You Make The Food Healthier? Thinking It Would Lessen Her Guilt. She Is So Upset. I Want To Support Her. What Should I Not Say?

Hi: Individuals Suffering Amy Colwell – 04/16/2012 – 10:07 Hi: Individuals suffering from eating disorders are often struggling with guilt, depression, poor self-esteem, and little confidence in themselves. Under normal circumstances, your comment should have been perceived as a helpful suggestion. Unfortunately, your friend thought you were being critical, and became upset – not what …

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