Help, I can't stop binge eating

[Velvetee]

Helppppp! I just can't stop binge eating and don't know how to stop. I should know better as I work in the fitness industry and am very aware of good nutrition.

Today, I started with a bacon sandwich and then some strawberries with a sprinkling of canderel and a big dollop of half fat creme fraiche.

My partner and I went to Hever Castle for the day and when we got there, I had a plain scone with clotted cream and jam and some tea. 2 hours later I had a chocolate muffin, more tea and a packet of salt and vinegar crisps.

I was still hungry on the way home and stopped off at M&S and bought a chilli con carne ready meal. I scoffed that at home, follwed by more strawberries, canderel and creme fraiche. I was still hungry and had an M&S pasta, chicken, basil and tomato salad. (I felt really sick at this point, but still wanted more).

I popped out and hour ago and came back with a Magnum classic, which I've just eaten. I still have a packet of giant chocolate buttons and know I won't be able to leave them alone tonight.

Does anyone know what I can do to stop this dreadful and unhealthy habit? Has anyone tried Hypnosis? As I'm desperate, I'll try anything.

[Keroppe]

stop buying them :) and dont think about food, brush your teeth or chew a gum that should stop you.

i sometimes crave for food but i tend to eat more unhealthy food like junk food, crisp and chocolates!!

[Keroppe]

ohh i forgot to add:

drink lots of water etc.. when ever you are hungry or feel hungry drink and drink.. lots of water or have some grapes :) xx

[Velvetee]

Thanks. I've tried all this before, my problem is the will power and succumbing to temptations. When I go shopping, it's almost like my brain says no, but my hands stiill reach out and grab the chocolate etc.

[BradPlantpot]

Go Ketogenic and just scoff down bacon & sausages all day long instead of chocolate. You'll be buffed out and ripped to shreds and the constant attention from admiring women will distract you from binge eating.

[Sonak]

Hi Velvetee have you tried taking worm tablets?
You might have it?

[whiskeysheri]

It could be to do with the time of the month, Velvetee. Would that make sense?

[jimmy654]

Because binge eating disorder has only recently been identified, no standard binge eating treatment programs have been developed for it. Most people who have it are treated in conventional weight loss programs for obesity, which pay little attention to bingeing - even though 10 to 20% of the people in these programs have binge eating disorder. Most people who have the eating disorder accept this situation because they are more concerned about their obesity than their bingeing. Specific treatments for binge eating are being developed based on bulimia nervosa treatment; they include:

* Psychotherapy
* Antidepressants such as Paxil, Zoloft and Prozac
* Appetite suppressants


Although those treatments are reasonably effective in controlling binge eating, psychotherapy appears to have the longer-lasting effects.

EatingDisordersOnline.com does not make recommendations for Binge Eating treatment nor dispense medical advice; only a physician is qualified to determine the proper treatment for any patient. We present the following information for general education purposes only.


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