When trying to overcome your food addiction, specifically to junk foods, have you ever cried when you were unable to eat your binge foods? It may sound silly to someone who has never had a food addiction, but it is so, so, very hard to break years of compulsive overeating. It's also not just about the food. When you're unable to overeat, all the emotions you feel are so overwhelming. I have hundreds of reasons not to overeat, and only ONE reason to continue, yet I just can't seem to stop. Also, when you eat to the point of being stuffed, you literally become numb, or at least dull the emotions, so being flooded with feelings I haven't had in years, is beyond description. I feel like an idiot talking this way about FOOD for God's sakes, but this is how I'm feeling right now. It's so hard.
2006-11-22 13:04:26 · 7 answers · asked by TruthSeeker 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
All addictions are hard. You should not feel ashamed that yours involves food. Food is just another form of psychological response people use to cope with deep emotional problems. Your issue is in your mind, not your stomach. Cure that and the appetite will follow. You can do it. Face the inner demons and be free.
2006-11-22 13:09:20 · answer #1 · answered by Isis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need to feel alone in your compulsion. But you might feel much better being in a support group of this specific issue. There ought to be hotlines you can call in your city. check the papers.
2006-11-22 15:13:00 · answer #2 · answered by thru a glass darkly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have something called "Compulsive Over-Eating Disorder" They have inpatient/outpatient facility's for this. I use to be just like that...I would get pissed when I couldn't get pizza, or a hamburger.
2006-11-22 15:10:32 · answer #3 · answered by Nerds Rule! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go organic, Take a multi-vitamin, and see a nutritionist. A friend of mine's grandfather was schizophrenic, then he saw a nutritionist and is almost completely cured. You never know, it could work for your problem too.
2006-11-22 13:10:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually i am quite the oppisite, i have anorexia, no i don't think i'm fat, it actually is caused by depression, wich is sparked off by my touretts, i'm preatty much screwed. All i can say to you though is hang in there
2006-11-22 13:30:54 · answer #5 · answered by My dad ate my homework 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We tend to avoid what gives us pain and seek pleasure... however your eating inevitably leads to guaranteed pain.
You could benefit from letting go of all you so desperately seek avoidance of.
2006-11-22 13:17:56 · answer #6 · answered by unseen_force_22 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. May I suggest professional help?
2006-11-22 13:06:23 · answer #7 · answered by Jericho Legacy MCMG R Phenomenal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋