Purging gone but overeating continues
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aoikirin
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I was bulimic for a year, and have managed to avoid any purging for a few months now. At this point I feel confident that I will not relapse.
The problem I face now is that I still have horrible urges to binge and I do act on them sometimes. I want to stop this because I know that binging is not good for you, even if it does not result in purging.
I think I became bulimic because I wanted to eat huge amounts of food as a way to deal with feelings and emotions without having to pay for the behavior in weight gain. I need to find a way to deal with stress, loneliness, or sadness other than food. But how?
The problem I face now is that I still have horrible urges to binge and I do act on them sometimes. I want to stop this because I know that binging is not good for you, even if it does not result in purging.
I think I became bulimic because I wanted to eat huge amounts of food as a way to deal with feelings and emotions without having to pay for the behavior in weight gain. I need to find a way to deal with stress, loneliness, or sadness other than food. But how?
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I would say counselling is the way to go, to help figure out those emotions and things that trigger you, congrats on stopping purging that is something to be proud of x0
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Thanks for posting about this. I struggle with the same thing, and it has been years since I stopped purging. I have been to numerous counselors, and often feel at a loss, so if anyone has anymore input, it would be helpful to me too.0
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I can totally relate to all of you guys, I also use to be bulimic and now I don't purge (self induce and over exercise) so I have gained alot of weight as I am still bingeing. I feel like giving up on life, I know this sounds so pathetic but if I can't control my eating - something so basic to life, how can I control other aspects of my life? I0
