HOME ALONE, ABOUT TO BINGE PLEASE HELP!

BusyBirdMommy

I'm so sorry! What a tough night for you (the emotional roller coaster ride).

I'm more of an "emotional eater" than anything, but I think I can relate. One thing I started recognizing with myself was patterns. I have certain triggers for my emotional eating; and I know I can't stop the triggers (stress happens whether I like it or not!). So, when I sense a trigger approaching (like my stress levels going up, something terribly sad happening, etc.), I immediately remove myself from an "eating" situation. I pick up the kids and go for a walk; I have even so far as to request a meeting with my boss to talk over some innocuous stuff just so I wasn't able to get to the vending machine! I've just started my journey here, but I've been working on this part for several months - because it's my biggest road block! It hasn't been a perfectly smooth road (by any means), but it has helped a lot.

For you, it seems you have certain "times" that binging is more likely to happen (home alone; studying). Maybe make yourself study with someone else or in a different place (with no food available). If your parents are going to be gone - maybe invite a friend over (one who doesn't know about the binging, because you'll be less likely to binge in front of someone you don't know). Give it some thought - I'm not sure what your situation is, so my suggestions are kind of off of the cuff. But I'm sure you can think of some alternatives and have them in place as a "plan" BEFORE these situations come up. Then you won't have to fight your willpower so much!

Good luck!