Binge Eating Disorder (B.E.D.)
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Crap....I hate binge eating...0
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@JessiLynnFit it's been 10 days I didn't binge, the book "brain over binge" has help me more than I could expect, I also have the brain over binge workbook ... these two books help me understanding a lot of things and avoiding me from bingeing. so thank you so much to have speak to us about this book
@sothgo 10 day is awesome!! You're doing great Girl
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@sothgo so happy it's at least helping. It's been almost exactly 2 months for me using AVRT. At the end of May I did however struggle again bad with bingeing for a few days but I kept at it and figured it out. It's now June 2 months in and I see the end of my struggle in sight
@Hearts_2015 the workbook is on Kathryn Hansen's website I haven't bought it yet and I haven't found an audio I don't think there is one.@Hearts_2015
I found it on the website brainover binge
http://s517416068.onlinehome.us/?page_id=12
I print the book after buy it
it's exercices to do and it really helps me since even if I Really liked the book it was not enough for me.
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thanks for the info on the book. i want to purchase it..i feel week somedays...today is one of them1
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Urban_Princess wrote: »thanks for the info on the book. i want to purchase it..i feel week somedays...today is one of them
Sending you a Hug and extra strength today!
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Hearts_2015 wrote: »@JessiLynnFit it's been 10 days I didn't binge, the book "brain over binge" has help me more than I could expect, I also have the brain over binge workbook ... these two books help me understanding a lot of things and avoiding me from bingeing. so thank you so much to have speak to us about this book
@sothgo 10 day is awesome!! You're doing great Girl
thanks!
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JessiLynnFit wrote: »@sothgo so happy it's at least helping. It's been almost exactly 2 months for me using AVRT. At the end of May I did however struggle again bad with bingeing for a few days but I kept at it and figured it out. It's now June 2 months in and I see the end of my struggle in sight@Hearts_2015 the workbook is on Kathryn Hansen's website I haven't bought it yet and I haven't found an audio I don't think there is one.@Hearts_2015
I found it on the website brainover binge
http://s517416068.onlinehome.us/?page_id=12
I print the book after buy it
it's exercices to do and it really helps me since even if I Really liked the book it was not enough for me.
so now after two month without bingeing, have u got still urges to binge?0 -
I started bingeing when I was 11 and I was placed on my first strict crash diet, and I've struggled ever since. I finally feel like it may be getting under control. Mine is linked to stress and anxiety. I've found distraction to be the only thing that can calm me down, whether I force myself to go for a walk or to read. My trick is setting a timer for 30 minutes and doing something different. If I still have the craving after that, I let myself have one serving and then try the 30 minutes again. Usually after I can distract myself I start feeling better. But the calorie counting does seem to help me feel a bit more aware of what I am eating, rather than mindless eating which I've done for so long. Feel free to add me.0
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Overeaters Anonymous is great if you find a good meeting and wanna put in the work! Therapy is also a good option, but only if you're sticking to a meal plan0
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I really don't want to have to go through this anymore... The whole process of it all, the struggle is real and it couldn't be more exhausting. All day, every single day... food is the most important thing on my mind, from start to finish. I'm going to see a doctor tomorrow about getting on Vyvanese.. I don't know what to do, I just CAN'T do this on my own anymore. I live alone, I have no real life here as I haven't been here for many years and have made a really bad habit of learning how to shut everyone out due to my eating disorder (it's easier that way at times, if you know what I mean).. I've even went as far as to ask my job for more hours, simply because I know that's one of the only ways I won't go on a bender and binge... I can't seem to get it right. I've been struggling with all types of ED's for over a decade, but when you think about it, this is the real Alpha of them all. This is what they all boil down to, an extreme and mind altering obsession with food. It's a handicap, a disability even. They should give us plaquers for our casr that make us have to park at the very back of the grocery store parking lot, or across the street even!
But on a serious note, all I want is to find that normality with food again, that middle ground.. Will that ever happen? Wish me luck with the whole Vyvanese thing... I don't really know what I'm getting myself into here, I just have finally admit to myself that I'm unable to do it alone anymore. 0 -
Anyone on or tried Vyvanse? What dose and how's it working for you?0
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@JessiLynnFit
Wow, check out those guns!! Looks like you've been working Hard in the gym How are things going with you? You still using AVRT actively? Still feeling successful with is? Sure miss seeing you around, I haven't popped on here in quite awhile either but found the thread again and thought I'd add a note!
Hey gang, hope everyone has a great weekend, hang on life really does get better, it does!0 -
Hey everyone. To qualify, I have a colorful history with eating disorders. I've tried every diet in the book only to sabotage it, I've tried OA for several years, I've abused a variety of stimulants to lose weight, only to end up afraid and/or miserable and always defeated.
I didn't read the thread so forgive me if this was mentioned already.
Best book in the world: "brain over binge". Literally. Once you can disconnect from your thoughts that are telling you to binge, and can listen to what that voice is saying without acting - you can gain control. It's based on rational recovery, which, as a 12 stepper of many years, I would have usually said is BS. it's not BS.
It works for everything. Hear the thought and don't act. The thought can nag and annoy and URGE you to binge. It can be so convincing in telling you a million reasons why you should/can/need to eat. It can certainly make you uncomfortable. But it can NEVER EVER EVER make you act.
It has helped me immensely in many areas of my life. Happy to discuss more if anyone wants to PM me.
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Hearts_2015 wrote: »Anyone on or tried Vyvanse? What dose and how's it working for you?
Not Vynase but I took adderall for a long time for the main purpose of losing weight. It worked, but tolerance builds fast. I imagine Vynase is the same, but I'm not sure. It's a band aid. It definitely made me happy in the short run, but I was always scared I would gain the weight back once I stopped taking it. Turns out I didn't even have to stop taking it. It just gradually started having less of an effect and I couldn't get my hands on more. Maybe it will be better for you. For me, it was short term. Sadly. I thought I found my answer.
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JessiLynnFit wrote: »@Hearts_2015 I'm just seeing this now... I'm so incredibly happy that you're getting the book and that your therapist is familiar with it. I would honestly get both... Read the book and listen to it in your car. I didn't know there's an audio I'm going to get it. I reread the book still it's good to refer back. The book also talks about how habits form which has been a HUGE help. Please let me know how you're doing with it!!! I also started a blog about using it it's girloutoftherut.wordpress.com but it's not that interesting lol
Does someone know where I can get the audio version of the book? I would listen all the time.
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It's been months since I've last binged.... and then 2 days ago it hit me out of nowhere. Uncontrollable. I couldn't stop. It's like my brain completely shuts off just so any reasonable thought is avoided, and I kept eating.... it's so weird how the satisfaction is immediately replaced with saddness, disappointment, ...guilt. I go through great lengths to hide the evidence like an addict. It actually feels good to admit that.
In the past I would feel so ashamed I would give up, but I logged everything. the insane amount of calories made my heart sink, but I got up the next day and started over, continuing on with my workout plan and healthy eating. I've done so good for so long, I just don't understand why. I guess I never really saw it as a disorder but it is something I have struggled with since childhood.
Glad to know I'm not alone, but it's heartbreaking that anyone else feels that same depth of hopelessness. Just hang in there. I've lost nearly 40lbs, and either the cravings have gotten easier or my self control, so it can get better but there's still going to be bad days. I've noticed that it really helps to eat high protein and lots of fruits and veggies.
Anyway, anyone please feel free to add me, I'm always looking for more friends to keep me motivated! I'm 28, 5 months postpartum with my 1st, and I workout 6 days a week at home, I'm normally much more positive, but that binge threw me for a loop, the psychology behind binging is such a trip... lol
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I've been doing really well and lost 13 lbs. But last night, wow. I don't know what on earth happened.. Large bag of milky bar buttons, a whole pack of mini cheddars, a giant bar in dairy milk oreo and then a whole pizza.i have felt so sick while trying to sleep in ages. I prefer not to buy lots of food at once because then well it's hard to binge isn't it.
Feel free to add me anyone. I'm usually on track, just had a bad day!!3 -
@Hearts_2015 Hi I just saw your comment! I went through a very stressful period from March-May because I was working on my certification. Stress is a huge binge urge trigger for me so I struggled a little and gained a few pounds from it, but since then I've been on track. And yes I've definitely been hitting the gym1
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@bananabeannn I never found the audio version I will let you know if I do. 0
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@sothgo I don't know if I ever responded ! That was a year ago... I don't get binge urges usually unless I'm insanely stressed or getting my period. Other than that, it's kinda been smooth sailing.1
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JessiLynnFit wrote: »@Hearts_2015 Hi I just saw your comment! I went through a very stressful period from March-May because I was working on my certification. Stress is a huge binge urge trigger for me so I struggled a little and gained a few pounds from it, but since then I've been on track. And yes I've definitely been hitting the gym Sooo Happy to see your post @JessiLynnFit I hear ya on the stress! 0
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@bananabeannnbananabeannn wrote: »JessiLynnFit wrote: »@Hearts_2015 I'm just seeing this now... I'm so incredibly happy that you're getting the book and that your therapist is familiar with it. I would honestly get both... Read the book and listen to it in your car. I didn't know there's an audio I'm going to get it. I reread the book still it's good to refer back. The book also talks about how habits form which has been a HUGE help. Please let me know how you're doing with it!!! I also started a blog about using it it's girloutoftherut.wordpress.com but it's not that interesting lol
Does someone know where I can get the audio version of the book? I would listen all the time.
Unfortunately there's not one available.
Unfortunate because I think so many us would pick it up if one existed!
I think she has a new book out though... I saw it on Amazon and she was in an Interview about it.
"Brain Over Binge Recovery Guide" The workbook is now part of this new book.
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After 14+ years of binging ive just started going to Overeaters Anonymous. It's the only thing that's ever helped me. I'm 10 days binge free. I am just going to keep going back there. There is freedom there.2
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Have not binged since Sunday. It's now Thursday. I had some Jellybeans the other day but a 'normal' portion.
The things you are all saying are exactly me.
People laughing..not believing me...
Obsessing about food, I have to plan so carefully so as to avoid binging. People really don't get why I am saying '13 minutes until I can have my yoghurt' like its exciting to me!
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I have struggled with binge eating after I fell into a deep depression. I was teacking my meals and working out then i had a misscarriage. Now I can't seem to get myself back on track. I need pointers to help me get motivated and find support somwhere.0
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I too am a binge eater. I have absolute control over it now-a-days
years ago I could put down 6-10k calories in a day! 1 -
I made a group thing. Just search: I'm recovering from Binge Eating Disorder.0
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@bananabeannn @JessiLynnFitbananabeannn wrote: »JessiLynnFit wrote: »@Hearts_2015 I'm just seeing this now... I'm so incredibly happy that you're getting the book and that your therapist is familiar with it. I would honestly get both... Read the book and listen to it in your car. I didn't know there's an audio I'm going to get it. I reread the book still it's good to refer back. The book also talks about how habits form which has been a HUGE help. Please let me know how you're doing with it!!! I also started a blog about using it it's girloutoftherut.wordpress.com but it's not that interesting lol
Does someone know where I can get the audio version of the book? I would listen all the time.
The "Brain over Binge" Audio-book is finally out!!! Wheeeeeeeeeeeee!!
I just got an email from Kathryn recently about it. Has anyone ordered it? I'll let you know what I find out and if/when I get a copy. We've been waiting so long for this or maybe I should say longing for her to come out with it!
Um, BTW Jessie.. your blog...um your blog is lonely! :laugh: I went to read it and .... and... please start to write again! 1 -
allyouwannado wrote: »Overeaters Anonymous is great if you find a good meeting and wanna put in the work! Therapy is also a good option, but only if you're sticking to a meal plan
I've been to some OA meetings in the past but never got to feeling comfortable. I tried probably a half dozen or so different ones. Then I tried some AA ones, not for alcohol but to see if they were like OA meetings. They weren't at all! Comparably they weren't stuffy and ppl were laughing and very friendly. Now please note I'm speaking from my own experience from the oa meetings I attended years back, others of course have had different experiences. Different ppl, different meetings.
I found AA to more relaxed, oa to be stiff and rarely did someone speak. To those that attend OA and are regulars... why is that? Is it because food is an ongoing issue? I hear ppl speak of alcohol as easier to deal with you just quit it. I don't agree with that. I'm not a drinker myself but hear that and it makes me sorta cringe. For alcoholics there is alcohol on every corner, on nearly every block. I don't see how it would be any easier to keep away from alcohol than certain trigger foods.
What do others think/feel? Some in OA and even on MFP feel sugar is something that can trigger a binge and for some I believe it can. I don't know that everyone has that as a trigger but I know it certainly is for me. It's quite difficult for me to moderate, it's usually best for me to simply stay away completely.
I don't know if one day I'll be able to moderate certain foods, I used to think so. It doesn't seem to matter as much as it used to, junk food makes my whole being feel crappy so why eat it at all, right? (thoughts that run through my head) It doesn't worry me much anymore as the binge foods that are my go to are simple carbs, nothing of nutritional value. Just junk that makes me crave more junk ...and on and on it goes..
So if I have to not have it on a 'safe' food list (my words) so be it. Whatever it takes for sanity and simplicity in this world of making choices. Food being on my mind more than anything else is simply annoying. When I keep far far away from simple carbs, life is so much better, I exercise, my mind is clear, my thoughts are on healthy foods. Food doesn't take up much space in my head because I simple plan my meals and eat what is planned. Exercise keeps my mind clear and my body is energized.
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@refuseresist I hear ya, I do! Ppl that don't deal with binge eating don't understand quite what it means to lose control. Emotional and physical control. Have a great week... hope to see you post soon! Great job on portion control on those jelly beans.refuseresist wrote: »Have not binged since Sunday. It's now Thursday. I had some Jellybeans the other day but a 'normal' portion.
The things you are all saying are exactly me.
People laughing..not believing me...
Obsessing about food, I have to plan so carefully so as to avoid binging. People really don't get why I am saying '13 minutes until I can have my yoghurt' like its exciting to me!
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