Fighting binge eating disorder

I’m right there with you, tired of this cycle

I am struggling with the same thing right now. For me it's tied to anxiety. I still don't have a real handle on my problems so I can't tell you anything that will definitely work. I think what helps is very personal anyway.

My advice would be to google as much as you can about coping mechanisms, some people recommend distraction techniques like going for a walk or doing star jumps or something to take your mind off the urge. Some people recommend meditating your way through it, accepting the urge to binge and letting yourself feel it completely, the idea is that it seems less scary in time. Keeping trigger foods out of the house, thorough meal planning, non-restrictive eating and doing your shopping online (so you can't be tempted when you're in the store) are all other ways I've read of limiting the risk of binging. You have to find what works for you.

One thing got to me tho, and that was the idea that the binging isn't your real problem, its a symptom that can be caused by anxiety, stress, depression, a history of restricted eating etc, and the only way to really cure the symptom is to cure the real problem. Food isn't curing your stress or your depression and you need to find something that actually will, whether that be therapy, meds or making positive lifestyle changes. For me what seems to help is focusing on meticulous meal planning, getting into a solid consistent routine at the gym, and cutting out alcohol. I have less spare energy to be anxious when I'm sore from lifting and full of endorphins and it helps to feel accomplished about small successes.

Best wishes finding your solution