Comments on: Friday Q & A – I binge at night – Help!

By: Minnesota Janet

Minnesota Janet — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:48:37 +0000

I didn’t realise I had an eating disordering until I tried to get into a weight loss study last month and was disqualified after the questionaire revealed I had a binge eating disorder, specifically at night. I eat at night because I can’t sleep, and because I always feel hungry – even though I eat well during the day. I am going to try something radical – disconnecting my tv. I never used to watch so much and used to go dancing a lot. Now I’m embarassed by how I look and I know the other dancers gossip about how much weight I’ve gained. (Someone inadvertantly told me). The other thing I need to try is finding a way to get to sleep. I’m adding melatonin and a sleeping herbal pill to my routine starting today. I will also try and give up my morning coffee. I feel I need to do something drastic to change this pattern! Nothing else has worked.

By: Beavis

Beavis — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 07:06:23 +0000

I’m learning more about this because its affecting me.
Growing up, i was the fat kid that got made of. 8th grade i was 190 punds, 5 foot 2tall or so. Well puberty hit finally and by the end of my sophomore year i was 135 pounds, 6 foot tall. Lean, muscular, athletic. I became addicted to this image. And to holding this image. I stayed that until college then I’m back up to 180. I’m uncomfortable and no.matter how hard i try to diet, the nights kill it.i cannot sleep without eating anything small..as soon as i make a big enough snack, im usually okay with passing out promptly. If i didnt, i would toss and turn all night until i finally fed myself. I work decent hours, fairly active and no soda. I get out a little late at night, but i skip breakfast, eat lunch when i go to work and have my supper right before sleeping.

By: Leora Fulvio

Leora Fulvio — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 01:46:56 +0000

Great point Alex. It’s so, so important to get support. Eating disorders thrive in isolation. When the light is shined on the monster, it loses its power.

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:06:12 +0000

Thank you! You have answered a few of my questions. It has been a couple weeks and I ‘Confessed” to my over eating to my neutrionist. He gave me the same advice actually, but by me confessing it and letting it be out there for some reason that has taking SO much stress out of my life and in return I find myself staying on track. But to answer your question, YES! it is still really hard for me to not think about food and think other entertainment. My social life has greatly decreased sence every single one of my friends are blessed with the most amazing matabolism it is hard for me to go hang out with them cause they love to eat, and i do too but its hard for me to order a grilled chicken salad and watch them down bacon cheese burgers. But im serious, I want to throw this out there for other people. It made me VERY stressed to hide my eating disorder but once I put it out there it was WAY easier. thank you again for replying to me and I will try to add those diffrent foods into my diet. Ill post back in a couple weeks and let you know how it went.

By: sunshine

sunshine — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:31:39 +0000

In reply to Leora Fulvio. Thankyou for your reply. I actually had a counseling session tonight and she gave me some things to work on. Thank so much for taking the time to reply, I do appreciate you blog!!

By: Leora Fulvio

Leora Fulvio — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:34:06 +0000

Hi Sunshine– because of the obsession, I would really encourage you to see a therapist to talk through your intense desires to eat constantly. There might be something that you’re avoiding, along with a very real addiction to the act of eating.

By: sunshine

sunshine — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 01:48:34 +0000

Question: How do I stop using food for “entertainment”?? It seems like I can’t stop thinking about food or eating food. I need help!! Thanks!