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I am not a medical professional and am just talking from personal experience. I have always had an issue with overeating, but didn't develop binge eating tendencies until more recently. I feel like the eating part is just the symptom/behavior, but that's it. Overeating can be as simple as just eating more because you like…

Oh man, it sounds like you have a lot on your plate (no pun intended). Good luck with the gathering, and please keep us posted and vent when you need to!

I feel like we are living parallel lives haha. I've been having the exact same issues, and frankly it's just as bad as bingeing in some ways. While I feel a lot more in control during restrictive cycles and better about myself, it's technically just as bad. And even if it's not, it's going to eventually lead to bingeing.…

7 AM: 149.3 (-1.5 based on Happy Scale's expected weight) Goal for next week: 148.3

I second what Msty says!

Good attitude! Have you considered downloading a weight trend app? I use Happy Scale, but I've heard of others (I think libra and trendweight might be some names). You just log your weight and then it shows you your actual weight versus predicted weight based on trends. If you feel you have plateaued and are getting…

I'm sorry to hear that. Don't give up though, you've been doing so great and it sounds like you've actually enjoyed exercising which is more than most people can say. Maybe it would be good for you to take a break or something, like maybe eat at maintenance for a week? Or commit to some kind of food plan and don't log for…

Coocoo, I am so sorry for your loss. My grandma passed away a few years ago from Alzheimer's, and it is so tragic. Her death was bittersweet (hope you know what I mean and that it doesn't sound downright horrible). In some ways, it was like we had already lost her long before it actually happened. But the reality can be…

Wow everyone, I am so grateful for all of the support. Thank you so much. One of the issues is I am seeing someone once a week (she specializes in EDs), and she is one of the people who keeps telling me I need a "higher level of care." All of the people I see specialize specifically in EDs, and they are all saying that.…

Amazing!!! May I ask what kind of coping mechanisms you've been trying? Or at least generally, like are they distracting activities (like walking, reading, etc.?) Good luck at your in laws, by the way!

They are all eating disorder specialists. I have spoken to: primary care doctor, nutritionist, therapist, and psychiatrists so far along with people whose jobs are to do "intake evaluations/assessments." Everyone I've spoken to specializes in eating disorders. And yes, I did get a second opinion. The first opinion I got…

I do that all the time. I call it "anticipatory bingeing."

I bought a box of "softee" doughnuts for my husband and I'm obsessing over them. It might just be a matter of time before I binge again.

Well you know how i had that assessment on Friday at that ED program? Well on Monday they called me with their results and recommendations and said that at least I need partial hospitalization if not residential. PHP is like residential except you go home to sleep. And then today I met with the counselor from the ED team…

I binged again. Maybe I was wrong about my bingeing cycle coming to an end, but I don't think so. I usually still binge once or twice a week when I'm not in one. So discouraging though. I need to get it together.

I came home early then binged on peanut butter and it's only 1:30. Gonna try to stop now. So annoyed, things have been going so well and now I binged last night and today.

That's awesome that you're not tired of exercise! I wonder if there's something you can do to give you a break from all of the counting. For example, a lot of people try low carb high fat (LCHF) and when attempting to achieve ketosis, they don't count calories (although they DO count carbs). I'm not sure whether this would…

That does sound stressful. I'm glad that you didn't binge though! I am feeling extremely anxious today, and I have no reason to. I have my usual Tuesday internship today, and then I do have lots of work to do but nothing too crazy. I usually binge on Tuesdays after my internship, so I am hoping that I don't today. I don't…

That's great that midday was fine though! I find that once I start bingeing, I can't stop. So if I start the day with a binge, I feel completely screwed. Even if you binged at night, you should acknowledge the victory of not bingeing between morning and evening!

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I just binged, and it was very minor. Same feeling as a binge, but the episode came in under 700 calories which is great for me. This makes me pretty confident that my bingeing cycle has officially ended. If it's the same as usual, I'll keep bingeing once or twice a week but not daily. I really hope that's the case, and…

I am so happy to hear you had a better experience this time!!!

I've been making it a point for the past week or so to treat myself at breakfast to something I would usually deny myself until dinner. It gives me something to look forward to right away, and allowing myself this "splurge" is kind of nice. This involves larger, more balanced breakfast than I'm used to or mentally very…

I am so sorry to hear that, it sounds like a horrible experience. I also get very moody and react very strongly when I'm caught in the act. Forgive yourself, I'm sure that your daughter has. You are not the worst mother in the world, in fact you seem like a really great mother. And it also sounds like this has kind of been…

It's great that at least that is keeping you from bingeing! I bet that after the marathon, you will feel less anxiety and your urges may lessen. Also, not sure what your plans are after this one but you could probably cut down on your exercise a bit and see if that helps at all. I see that it went well, and you got in lots…

That's amazing, congrats to you both! And Daniellethesheep, if you are unsure whether or not it was a binge, that's better than it being a definite binge! It sounds like overall, things are looking up. When is the marathon again?

Definitely!

I think I've probably mentioned this, but for the last month and a half or so I've been seeing the eating disorder specialist team at NYU which consists of a primary care doctor, therapist, psychiatrist, and nutritionist. They've all been urging me to consider a "higher level of care," specifically either intensive…

That sounds so intense! I'm glad you're having such a good time though. We miss you around here!