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Wow OP, I really resonate with this.
I've struggled with disordered eating for over a decade now, primarily binging. It gets to points where I can't do anything else because I'm too consumed with eating, even when I'm so full it hurts. I'm ashamed.
The few people I talked to about it all said the same thing, "just don't eat lol?" or "aw you're not fat, here, eat more" or "just starve yourself lol don't you have control?"
There's so much to it, I've done a lot of research on binge eating disorder but I understand that it's not easy to overcome, largely comes with a perfectionist/OCD/type A personality, and it is COMPLETELY different from an overeater.
I'm still struggling but here to say you're not alone 😊 if you ever need someone to talk to about this, feel free to DM me too
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Take my advice with a grain of salt because I'm still struggling.
I was suggested to go to a clinic for essentially rehab I guess, but I had to decline because I really do not have the time for it unfortunately. Maybe not the best choice but I don't want to put my job on hold.
From some books and papers I read though, I understand the best way is to take the magic out of food. It sounds backwards but to encourage yourself to eat regularly. It takes out the taboo/special feeling of food. This is something that takes a long time of steady commitment on your own (also why I haven't done this. Easier said than done as was said by the doctor that wrote about it too)
I do believe there's truth to this though. Every time I had phases without binging, I was at a point where I did not care about food at all. I wasn't concerned about binging and eventually it stopped. It would relapse once I hit a major trigger for depression/anxiety though, and the one binge would snowball.
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I’m sorry. It’s difficult enough to be vulnerable and ask for help, and not to be taken seriously - by friends, by a professional - can be traumatizing. I am also working through a personal matter and I am facing the same obstacles. Wish you the best on your journey
OP, I'm sorry you're going through this and not being taken seriously. I have issues with stress eating and my weight that I've been working through with a lifestyle doctor & nutritionist who I was referred to through my primary care physician.
Maybe talk to your PCP about it and see if they have recommendations for either a lifestyle management doctor or a therapist that specializes in eating disorders. You can also try to look up a therapist that specializes in eating disorders on your own to find someone that will take you seriously and help you work towards solutions.
Sorry OP. Is it possible to switch therapists and try to find someone who may specialize in eating disorders?
Good morning OP. I’m sooo sorry you are going thru this! I just booked my evaluation with the eating recovery center for this exact same reason. I had a talk with my Dr. and she sad I might have binge eating as an eating disorder so she has send me to this center. It includes therapy, group therapy and other work areas with individuals that have the same issues. It’s completely new to me so I can’t vouch for them yet but if you need some support please DM me!! We are in this together ❤️💙