I finally admitted I have a 25 year old eating disorder about a year a go - Binge Eating Disorder. It is 'like' bullimia but without the purging/excessive exercise/laxatives.
I was lucky enough to go to an NHS CBT group. It was based on Fairburn's book on Overcoming Binge Eating. It has helped me understand my 'triggers'.
The focus of Fairburn is v much on restricting (ie dieting) contributes to the ED.
However, I am now seeing a ED specialist counsellor as I still have work to do and I need to reduce my weight - 8 stone . She has suggested a 1500 cal a day target.
I am feeling a bit confused as the past year has all been about not restricting, but logically I know I cannot just eat what I want all the time and get down to a healthier weight.
I do post on a BED support in the Eating Disorder section, but I just wondered if there is anyone on here that is in a similar position?
Have you been able to combine calorie counting with recovery with recovery?
TIA
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MrsMargoLeadbetter · 27/12/2015 06:54
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