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To ask you to keep me distracted

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HerRoyalRisesAgain · 28/04/2021 20:41

I have binge eating disorder. And I'm currently 8 days without a binge. I'm extremely proud of myself.
But...
I can feel the urge rising and need distracting.
So come talk to me. About anything and everything. Give me something to focus on other than this urge.

I know logically I'm not hungry. I've eaten plenty today (I'm on 2200 calories calories day) but that littke voice in my head is saying I've managed a whole week and I should just let myself binge because what harm can it do?

To answer the voice, a lot of harm. I'm 19st 9lb and only 5ft 5in. So I'm huuuuge.

I'm rambling now. Please help me MN.

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Antiqueanniesmagiclanternshow · 28/04/2021 20:44

I'll distract you . I need you to help me.
I have to produce, with very few resources, an ancient Egyptian themed book corner tomorrow.

I have done a few bits but any ideas?
I'm thinking fairy lights need to feature.

poshme · 28/04/2021 20:45

Do you know anything about puppies?

I have a new puppy and need ideas for things I can use as toys that don't cost a fortune. Especially things to replace my shoes which are you of choice today.

poshme · 28/04/2021 20:45

Toy of choice.

poshme · 28/04/2021 20:46

And think how amazing it will be to say 'I've done TEN days'

FiveNightsAtMummys · 28/04/2021 20:46

I'll tell u about my new kitten! She's gorgeous, blue eyes and has the most adorable meow. I've not had a cat for many many years so I feel like I'm learning everything again. Do you have any pets op?

wagonwheelsforever · 28/04/2021 20:48

Have you been watching line of duty this series ? If not get it on it will consume all of your brain trying to keep up with the storyline!!

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HerRoyalRisesAgain · 28/04/2021 20:50

Antiqueanniesmagiclanternshow a cardboard box turned into a sarcophagus? Although that may be far too extreme! A burial mask? Cat statues!

poshme rope toys? Tough enough to be chewed but fairly cheap?

FiveNightsAtMummys aww kittens are adorable. I have 3 cats and a mouse. One of mine is still a kitten. We rescued him, he's blind in one eye because the previous owner left it infected and he got an ulcer that burst.
The mouse gives no hoots whatsoever about this posse of cats that watches him daily!

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HerRoyalRisesAgain · 28/04/2021 20:51

wagonwheelsforever I haven't watched any line of duty at all Blush

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FinallyHere · 28/04/2021 20:51

@HerRoyalRisesAgain Congratulations, that really is a good start. When you have a moment, I would encourage you to have a look at Gillian Riley's site

https://eatingless.com

Finally (sic) get some peace around food.

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HerRoyalRisesAgain · 28/04/2021 20:52

FinallyHere thank you ill have a look. Smile

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WhenISnappedAndFarted · 28/04/2021 20:52

@HerRoyalRisesAgain I've got a rabbit who is blind in one eye who was also a rescue - she's currently chasing my cat around the house!

poshme · 28/04/2021 20:52

I'm intrigued by the relationship between the mouse and the cats! How does that work!?

Alonelonelylonersbadidea · 28/04/2021 20:52

Oooh I want a bunny but Heard- they chew everything.

You can do it OP!! I've been there.

DifficultPifcultLemonDifficult · 28/04/2021 20:53

My 5yo said to me today "one day I'll be grown up and have a baby" I told her that was lovely and that she would still always be my baby. She then said "I might even take my baby to visit you one day then" 🤣🤣 about an hour later she asked to talk to me and sounded very serious and said "I've definitely decided you can see my baby, I will need you to look after it for me" 🤣🤣

Lining up babysitting duties already, I don't know whether to be horrified or proud 🤣

You are doing amazing op Flowers

poshme · 28/04/2021 20:53

Apparently (according to pup) rope toys are not as fun as shoes. Perhaps I should strap rope toys to DS feet so they smell.

WaltzesWithSnobs · 28/04/2021 20:53

@FiveNightsAtMummys I think it would really help OP to see a picture of your lovely cat...

GuineaPigPosie · 28/04/2021 20:54

What are your pets called OP? Do you have any favourite animals? Animals are my favourite thing to talk about!!

P. S... you're doing amazing 💗

Idbemonica1 · 28/04/2021 20:54

I was coming on to say Line of Duty 😂.

DifficultPifcultLemonDifficult · 28/04/2021 20:54

If you need a distracting game, download plague. I've been playing it for years, I'm trying not to think too deeply into it now. It can be quite time consuming.

WhenISnappedAndFarted · 28/04/2021 20:55

@Alonelonelylonersbadidea they do! She's got her own things to chew which I've kind of managed to train her to do rather than chew everything else

Olivebrietomato · 28/04/2021 20:56

Pint of water and brush your teeth. That may help with the physical need to eat.

GuineaPigPosie · 28/04/2021 20:56

Got a miniature schnauzer puppy at the end of 2019... My parents had this wicker chest of drawers (Chester draws 😂) that was nearly 30 years old... Within a few days puppy had chewed through the entirety of the bottom drawer leaving just the frame... Puppies are the best Grin

Antiqueanniesmagiclanternshow · 28/04/2021 20:57

I'm not sure i am creative enough to make a sarcophagus from a cardboard box! I have made a pyramid but it looks a bit shit. Too tall and not wide enough.

LettyLoman · 28/04/2021 20:58

You are in control and doesn’t feel great? Tomorrow morning you are going to be on frigging fire with sass! You obviously won’t need to start your journey again because you’re already on it.

MrsSprogett · 28/04/2021 20:58

Oooh yes cat photos please!
Is anyone watching viewpoint tonight?