I have bipolar disorder, and my compulsion to binge is overpowering right now. However, I need to fit in a homemade wedding dress in a couple months. All I have to do is maintain my current weight. Help?
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2006-08-16 07:22:36 · 12 answers · asked by Rosasharn 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
contact a support group. you are welcome to contact me if you'd like. I am starting classes on eating disorders for this very same thing.
2006-08-16 07:29:36 · answer #1 · answered by bjsmama 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When I want to binge I know its one of the following:
Hungry
Angry
Lonely
Tired
Stressed
Each of those things can be beat a different way. H- Eat a little of what your craving plus some protein and stabilize your hunger. A- Write down what you feel, rant, chant, whatever gets the anger out. L- Call a friend or better yest a bridemaid you can dish over the wedding to kill the lonelies T- A 20 minute catnap or some meditition can drive you to the next part of the day S- The best medication for stress is excercise, gets everything flowing.
2006-08-16 14:33:06 · answer #2 · answered by 35 and loving it! 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure why you are experiencing the compulsion to binge with bi-polar affective disorder. Surely that would be an eating disorder or OCD of some kind?
The behavioural element of binging is relevent as well as the psychological. Maybe try some CBT techniques, like writing yourself a list of what you can allow yourself to eat each day and making sure you only have healthy food in the house (for example). Or you could try excercising.
The binging is within your control, like any addict: you control IT, it doesn't control YOU.
2006-08-16 14:31:57 · answer #3 · answered by medium_of_dance 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
To avoid saving calories and $$ I dont buy junk, I have a stash of fruits, and veggies, cereal bars, good stuff so when I feel the need to eat, A lot, I eat a lot of something good. I like peanut butter with celery, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, home made smoothies,. Also for dessert I get berries and a dessert cup, (low in calories and fat), top with low fat whip cream and enjoy. Try to wait it out too, cravings last for 15 minutes, do something to occupy urself, another trick drink water.
2006-08-16 14:31:00 · answer #4 · answered by funkygurll 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Do something else when you want to binge; go for a walk, drink water, do work around the house. Anything to distract you from eating.
2006-08-16 14:28:42 · answer #5 · answered by Troy S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't buy all the junk food, only keep healthy food in your fridge. Hand your car keys over to a trusted friend when you feel the urge to drive to MC Donalds for a Big Mac.
2006-08-16 14:29:25 · answer #6 · answered by BAnne 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hopefully you are on medication for this disorder. My heart goes out to you, it must be very difficult. Try distracting yourself by substituting another activity, exercising, watching tv, something, Just get away from the temptation. Goo dluck
2006-08-16 14:27:44 · answer #7 · answered by ginny c 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Binge eating is actually the major symptom of bulimia (no, it's not the purging that characterizes it). I don't know if that's what's going on, but if you see a therapist for your b.p. disorder, you might want to bring your urge to binge up as well.
2006-08-16 16:13:06 · answer #8 · answered by cleeps 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
My method is to chew gum and drink water. Make sure you manage your meals to be reasonable. After each meal, start chewing a piece of gum (long lasting flavor kind) so you won't be as tempted to snack. To control hunger, drink lots of water. Often when you feel hungry, you're just thirsty.
Best of luck to you!
2006-08-16 14:29:40 · answer #9 · answered by taeylor 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I find a 12 step program helpful for all my addictions.
2006-08-16 14:27:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋