Struggling with binge eating

NebularNeko
NebularNeko Posts: 20 Member
edited November 22 in Health and Weight Loss
Do any of you struggle with binge eating? How do you calm your urges and stop yourself before it's too late? I struggle because I have stomach problems that cause me to feel nauseous during the early parts of the day a lot of the time.. causing me to eat very little. But then once it goes away I want to eat everything in sight. This app has helped stopped me a few times from binging already, but more advice would be awesome. Only positive comments please. No judgement

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  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    Have you tried talking to a professional about it?
  • Luna3386
    Luna3386 Posts: 888 Member
    What kind of stomach issues?

    Of possible, find a way to decrease these issues. I.e. is it low blood sugar?

    Try to have a very filling meal once the nausea passes to help stay your hunger.

    Is it emotional? Maybe try journaling to help you recognize the symptoms and outcomes? This might help train yourself remember what it feels like after bingeing.
  • NebularNeko
    NebularNeko Posts: 20 Member
    I have gastritis and acid reflux. I also suffer from colitis sometimes..
    It could also be from stress.. A journal is a good idea too. I used to journal a lot and I remember it helped.
  • NebularNeko
    NebularNeko Posts: 20 Member
    Yes, I take prescription medication two times a day for my problems but they aren't always the most effective. My doctor said that the medicine can only help so much and sometimes it won't be effective enough... I've asked again and again if he can help me more with my nausea but he always tells me there's nothing more I can do other than eat healthier, which I have been.
  • Knoxvilla5
    Knoxvilla5 Posts: 74 Member
    You're very young, so be patient with your body--and your mind. You're still getting to know both. I know it's taken me a long long time, and I'm 36 and still don't know myself fully.

    Just keep trying your best to live healthfully. Be prepared for breakdowns and arm yourself with better bad choices when bad choices are likely to happen. Not sure what that looks like for you, but you know yourself better than us.

    Patience and compassion--good tools in the delicate art of the care of self.
  • ahoy_m8
    ahoy_m8 Posts: 3,053 Member
    JustRobby1 wrote: »
    In my circumstance, I was binge eating because I was starving myself from being in too heavy of a deficit for too long and my body took over as if on autopilot to eat. It would involve me waking up at like 3AM and making a beeline directly to the kitchen to devour the first thing I could get my hands on. This happened pretty frequently for awhile. I was legit concerned that there was something seriously wrong with me, and there was, but it was not binge eating disorder, it was "Robby being an idiot and not eating enough" disorder. It has been at least 7-8 months since I have had an episode like that, as I have lived and learned.

    I am not sure about how things play out in your particular circumstance, but if it's seriously an issue that does not involve starving yourself, maybe speaking to someone in the mental health field might be a good idea.

    I totally agree with Robby. Feeling sick/not eating complicates the situation, but meal timing is less important than average daily caloric intake. Make sure your calorie goal is appropriate, I.e. not too low. It's worth the extra effort to get that number right. Then preplan your days. If you're feeling bad in the AM, postpone (don't skip) the morning meals so that you're at plan by the end of the day. Prolonged undereating is a binge waiting to happen (I think for just about everyone), but if you can eat an appropriate calorie goal daily (even if you're eating all of it later in the day), going without for 16-18 hours won't be as likely to result in binging. Many people have great success with an IF 6 hour eating window. It might be a good fit for you. Hope you feel better soon!
  • NorthernLights1985
    NorthernLights1985 Posts: 16 Member
    Hi I used to binge eat but my problem developed from childhood trauma. As a teen and young adult I had some self harming behaviors with sleep, food, even water and more. I had to take journey of healing and understanding but I think my most helpful tool was mindfulness. There is a lot of material on the web about mindfulness so go check it out. But it´s only what to expect, if you are very hungry, to binge eat.
  • changeconsumeme
    changeconsumeme Posts: 229 Member
    Kinda sounds like you need a new gastroenterologist or a colorectal surgeon consultation, tbh.
  • ggd_stpt
    ggd_stpt Posts: 4 Member
    NebukarNeko, As I read your initial post I felt like it was me writing it. After some odd diagnosis such as ulcers (never actually had any), msg issues, IBS...it turns out most of my issues seem to be food intolerances. When I'm making better eating choices I do feel better. I started paying attention to what I had been eating in the few days before started having issues which helps me feel better more often. No onions, garlic, chives, scallions, iceberg lettuce, spicy food, peanut butter. Minimal meat. Anyhow my issues are more digestive, like lower than stomach. I also take Puritan Prides Zygest 13 as needed that has really helped me. As I'm starting to ramble I just wanted to give you an idea of things I do. Good luck.
  • sksk1026
    sksk1026 Posts: 215 Member
    Ginger, in any form, might help with nausea. Eating regularly stops me binging especially if I make sure I have protein and fat first thing in the morning. So I start the day with a boiled egg, full fat mayo on low carb toast. Cutting carbs and boosting fat generally also helps me avoid binges. And i try not to keep 'gateway' foods in the house! I think the solution is individual to everyone but you won't have as many options until you sort out your early morning nausea. Good luck - it sound misery-making.
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    One week ago I had just learned that my contract would not be renewed, and I had learned that my pimp had no customers asking for persons of my talent. I was thinking about something other than food. Namely, I was thinking about how to support my family without a job. I got through all of the weekend without thinking of food or eating. I did eat my meals and get my nutrition, but there was no hint of temptation from anything. Is this data? I don't know, but for the previous 2 months my weekends had seen me pig out on all the things in the house. Perhaps I just knew that in the following weeks I'd go back to work and have my routine to keep me in a calorie deficit. Perhaps having that predictable routine stripped away had focused all available thought energies on more important things.
  • teags84mfp
    teags84mfp Posts: 49 Member
    I am one week free of binge eating. Not long I know, but a huge achievement for me, as someone who was consuming excessive amounts of food every day. I have curbed the urge to binge simply by stopping the need to restrict the day after a binge (very important first step), eating from all food groups, staying within calorie allocation and enjoying the foods I eat without guilt.

    And most importantly, just genuinely loving myself. The people on here helped me so much, I took their advice and it's working beautifully for me- and I am so grateful. I never thought I would get out of this mess, but believe me if I can, you can!
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