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sconns21

Was doing so well before Christmas exercising and eating well for 5 weeks and lost 5 pounds. Then 1 bad week at Christmas followed by 2 good weeks in January.

Have had 3 absolutely disastrous horrendous binge weeks up to today. Recovering from the flu (probably brought on by the bingeing) feeling pretty rubbish. Probably gained more than I have lost, haven't even looked at the scales and I can't face exercise this week because I'm still weak from the flu.

From tonight I am determined that I will do better and look after myself. We'll see how it goes. I'm tempted to do a juice detox (fad) but I know I shouldn't.

I think I should probably see a therapist, I have been saying so for about 6 months now but never seem to get round to it.

rincoglionita

From tonight I am determined that I will do better and look after myself. [....] I'm tempted to do a juice detox (fad) but I know I shouldn't.

I think I should probably see a therapist, I have been saying so for about 6 months now but never seem to get round to it.

Well, you've come to the right place to find people who've BTDT, that's for sure!

I completely agree with your first sentence up there ^^ about looking after yourself, which, as you know, completely excludes the action described in your second sentence!

I will also agree with your idea about seeing a therapist, especially one who's experienced in working with clients who have eating disorders. I do so, and it's the best gift I can give myself. Any progress I've made with BED is because of the work I've done with my therapist. Sometimes it takes a bit of time to find the right one, someone with whom you feel a good connection, but it's worth investing the time and effort. I alternated between mine and someone else for a little while before I chose the woman I've been seeing, and I don't regret the process or the choice for a second!

Good luck to you, and keep checking in here!