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Does this sound like a eating disorder

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Anonnnn12 · 10/10/2022 17:08

Trying to cut a long story short here so it’s not a massively long post. I’ve always enjoyed food but just over a year ago I fell pregnant and developed Parosmia (long covid symptom which effects your taste and smell) this made eating very difficult and I lost about two stone in 3 weeks. I started being able to eat foods gradually but couldn’t tolerate garlic, onion or meats. So it meant my food intake was way less, I got down to a more reasonable weight than I’d ever been and vowed I would let it creep back up as I’ve always struggled with my body image. Just for reference I’m about 5.3ft and at my heaviest was over 13st, I really want to keep the weight off but I have gone back to old habits now I can eat more and I don’t know if it would be classed as binge eating? Im an emotional eater but seem to eat if I’m sad, lonely, happy. I just think about the next meal or snack all the time! I eat until I’m stuffed full. I just can’t seem to stop myself. I’m not sure what to do or whether I should speak to someone regarding this. I feel like I’m self sabotaging but I just can’t stop.

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Bethanysbody · 10/10/2022 20:05

Hi @Anonnnn12 ,

I’m so sorry you are feeling this way.

I was and I guess I still am in a similar place. Food controls my life, my mind is constantly like…When is my next meal, what will I have? Will it be filling? If it isn’t filling what can I have after? I’m not hungry but I want to snack while watching the TV at night. I’ve had a tough day what can I pick up as a treat on the way home Etc etc etc.

I reached out to a eating disorder charity in my area (Nottingham)- I just found them on Google! I did lots of assessments and was diagnosed with binge eating disorder, bulimia and emotional eating. I had psychotherapy every week for 6 months and only stopped because I fell pregnant and didn’t want to obsess over what I ate. It helped massively, all the sessions were free! It is definitely worth reaching out if you feel this way.

Good Luck and take care ❤️

B x

Anonnnn12 · 11/10/2022 17:44

Bethanysbody · 10/10/2022 20:05

Hi @Anonnnn12 ,

I’m so sorry you are feeling this way.

I was and I guess I still am in a similar place. Food controls my life, my mind is constantly like…When is my next meal, what will I have? Will it be filling? If it isn’t filling what can I have after? I’m not hungry but I want to snack while watching the TV at night. I’ve had a tough day what can I pick up as a treat on the way home Etc etc etc.

I reached out to a eating disorder charity in my area (Nottingham)- I just found them on Google! I did lots of assessments and was diagnosed with binge eating disorder, bulimia and emotional eating. I had psychotherapy every week for 6 months and only stopped because I fell pregnant and didn’t want to obsess over what I ate. It helped massively, all the sessions were free! It is definitely worth reaching out if you feel this way.

Good Luck and take care ❤️

B x

I could have written this myself! I’m exactly the same, I always just laugh it off as food is what I enjoy but I know deep down it feels like more than that. I think I will get on google and see if there’s anything local that might help. It’s really getting me down. Thank you ❤️

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Bethanysbody · 11/10/2022 20:40

It’s a never ending cycle isn’t it!

If you haven’t already have a look on BEAT eating disorders website - they have 24 hour helplines and can guide you to your nearest charity or they can do remote sessions xx

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