Help on self-control... BED

TeriaShae
TeriaShae Posts: 144 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Lately I have gained about 40 pounds. Probably in the past year or so.
However, I would not say I fell off track because I don't believe that would be the case. I workout at least five days per week and I am a cardio bunny. I don't exactly count my calories but I do watch my macros.
Nevertheless, at night I binge badly. This binging has been going on for months. When I am in the moment of a nighttime binge, I kind of have an "I don't care" attitude because at that moment, I have to have the food... When I am completely stuffed, I am so mad at myself at feel like a failure.
I don't understand why this is happening.
I have went from 5'6 120 pounds to 160.
I need help!

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  • socioseguro
    socioseguro Posts: 1,679 Member
    Hi

    The only suggestion I have is to contact a health professional.

    I found out a program for "weight management " through my medical insurance. I see that you are at college. Maybe they have that type of program, if not, try your parents medical insurance.

    You have to find the root cause of your problem. An experienced professional will give you tools and methods to find out and then, how to manage the issues you have discovered.

    Good luck in your healthy journey
  • aalbert_82
    aalbert_82 Posts: 95 Member
    I agree with the poster above. I am a mental health professional, but can't give personalized advice over the net for ethical reasons. I noticed you called it BED. Were you diagnosed by a mental health professional? If so, could you reconnect with that person to get some more help with this issue? If not, could you see a personal/mental health counsellor at your school? This problem can be overcome :). Like the poster above said, if you can get to the root of your bingeing, develop other coping strategies and start to change your behavior, you'll be on the right track. I also highly recommend books by Geneen Roth. You can do this! All the best to you
  • Pudding1980
    Pudding1980 Posts: 1,264 Member
    I have been there, and know exactly what you mean about "I don't care" attitude. I could be in the middle of a binge, know it was wrong and how ill I would feel after overeating like mad, and still not care. I wanted to care but couldn't.

    Speaking to a therapist who had actually been through BED herself really helped me. I've still had relapses but they're maybe once a week or two now as opposed to every other day or daily.

    Big hugs!

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