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Can I just let you all know ….

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BarbaraBinge · 04/12/2022 09:32

I have had binge eating disorder for as long as I can remember .

I am now 50 and for the first time in my life I bought a multipack of crisps (6 pack of Walkers prawn cocktail) on Friday evening and I have not had one packet. They are sitting in full view on top of my kitchen shelves .

Anyone with this disorder will know the internal dialogue that constantly happens around eating and buying food ‘for another day’ and I have never ever bought crisps without bingeing on them before. I finally seem to have control of the dialogue / thoughts and behaviour. It’s a very big deal for me.

It has taken many many years to get to this point. I have had therapy, hypnosis, personal trainer etc etc but nothing stopped the insatiable urge to binge.

I am not sure why now but suddenly I have just had enough. I couldn't even lose weight for my 50th party last year.

There is hope for anyone trying to overcome this disorder .

It saddens me that the health service don’t seem to offer much help either - I have been asking for years but didn’t qualify for WLS which was the only solution they seem to offer.

My binge eating is also a secret so I can’t tell anyone IRL.

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JudgeRindersMinder · 04/12/2022 09:33

Well done, that’s a huge achievement!

(I’m no stranger to bingeing and had WLS surgery last year to curb it)

DarkKarmaIlama · 04/12/2022 09:34

Well done. I’m 34 and it still hasn’t clicked for me. All of my life the binge trigger food has been crisps. Are crisps just really addictive or something? It’s bizarre. I’m an educated woman and I’ve achieved lots in my life, have it all so to speak but crisps seem to have a hold on me.

Even writing that down sounds absurd.

peridito · 04/12/2022 09:41

Great news ,well done! I have very little self control so I can understand a little .Although I should get out of the habit of saying "I have little self control "because it's a self perpetuating cycle .

It saddens me that the health service don’t seem to offer much help either
I so agree ,so much more help with smoking and alcohol issues .

Soproudoflionesses · 04/12/2022 09:42

Well done op that's amazing👏 baby steps and each achievement feels like a milestone xx

SuperCamp · 04/12/2022 09:44

Really pleased for you OP.

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BarbaraBinge · 04/12/2022 09:47

Thank you . I honestly feel like crying.

I am a health professional and work with people who with disabilities and meet a lot of people living with disabilities caused by or made a lot worse due to being overweight.

I am an intelligent and independent woman but I could not beat this .

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Lilgamesh2 · 04/12/2022 12:07

That's awesome! Keep it up!

So did you just not get the urge to binge this weekend? Or you did but were able to fight it?

AngelontopoftheTree · 04/12/2022 12:10

Well done Barbara 👏
Keep going 💪

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BarbaraBinge · 04/12/2022 13:14

@Lilgamesh2 I always have the urge ! Have been doing a lot of work for many years re though processes and controlling behaviour but it has not worked before. This weekend it seems to have clicked.

I ate 1 packet of the crisps with my brunch today and resisted the urge to scoff them all. That’s a lot of progress for me.

@DarkKarmaIlama crisps have always been my trigger and downfall. I used to buy family sized packets and secretly eat a couple of them in my car and then dispose of the evidence.

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PipinwasAuntieMabelsdog · 04/12/2022 13:19

As a bulimic in recovery, have a massive well done! from me @BarbaraBinge 💖💐

marmaladepop · 04/12/2022 13:21

👏 well done OP

ThatshallotBaby · 04/12/2022 13:23

That’s such good news
So pleased for you @BarbaraBinge 💕

pluckie · 04/12/2022 13:26

Yeah, that's pretty big news op. Really pleased for you. That's a massive step. Well done 💐

Labradinger · 04/12/2022 14:01

@JudgeRindersMinder can I ask if it has helped you? I’ve been considering it for a long time, but I’m worried that the urges would still be there and I’d ruin it

JudgeRindersMinder · 04/12/2022 14:27

Labradinger · 04/12/2022 14:01

@JudgeRindersMinder can I ask if it has helped you? I’ve been considering it for a long time, but I’m worried that the urges would still be there and I’d ruin it

Yes it has-I’ve known for years I needed a physical barrier and a gastric sleeve has given me it-I physically can’t binge because if I overeat I’ll vomit.
As of today I’ve hit my target of losing 50% of my starting weight!

mamabear715 · 04/12/2022 14:52

Well done! Awesome!

picklemewalnuts · 04/12/2022 15:11

Well done!

I understand. I remember celebrating the day I opened a family size bag and put a clip on it after having my weighed out portion.

It's a daily struggle. I've lost weight with slimming world- it's helped me get a grip on what 'normal' looks like- and am now working on the psychology of maintenance. Every day is a learning day.

Flowers for your next steps.

IAmTi · 04/12/2022 15:12

Nice one OP

Robin233 · 04/12/2022 19:42

Can I just ask how balanced your diet is?
Too few calories and your body will cry out for food - triggering a binge
Certain deficiencies- ie vitamins, proteins will also trigger cravings.
There is a book but can't remember the title.
It's not about will power so much, but your 'clever' body trying to right itself - self preservation if you like.
Lack of protein can cause sugar cravings.
Make sure you get enough sleep and plenty of water.

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