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22-05-2016 03:54 PM
22-05-2016 03:54 PM
Eating disorder
For the past few years I have been eating excessively especialy when feeling really depressed, hopeless, and emotoinal. I can't seem to control my eating. I will eat anything I can get my hands on. For eg. if there is a big bag of chips in the pantry - well they'll be gone in a few minutes. And i eat them like there's no tomorrow. I eat them so quickly so no one will see.
It's a disgusting thing to do, i hate it so much because i am so not in control and i hate not been in control. it's something that i feel i can't fix; it's driving me crazy. I feel very anxious about this and i know it's a problem.
I am really ashamed and embarassed to tell you all on here - but I need help and don't know what to do.
I am thinking that if I tell my psych he will just brush it off like he did last week with another issue.
Any advice or suggestions from anyone?
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22-05-2016 04:06 PM
22-05-2016 04:06 PM
Re: Eating disorder
Hi @BlueBay
It's a good thing you are raising this and not just letting it go because of what happened with the psych last week.
Here are the contact details for Eating Disorders Victoria:
Email - help@eatingdisorders.org.au
Phone - 1300 550 236
I think from memory you are in Victoria. If you contact them they will be able to advise you.
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22-05-2016 04:08 PM
22-05-2016 04:08 PM
Re: Eating disorder
Thanks @Faith-and-Hope
I will have a look at the website and contact them for advice.
Thanks for the info.
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22-05-2016 04:19 PM
22-05-2016 04:19 PM
Re: Eating disorder
Please don't be ashamed of having ED in your life. I've had bulimia on and off for 25 years now and I eventually told my GP and psych. It's important for them to know what checks are appropriate and also to gauge my stress levels. I've had a tough day today (just in my head no external influence) and bang....
Thinking of you x
PS I try to minimise my exposure to treats & nibbles and try to buy the treat size when I want to. A bulk pack will always trigger an attack....
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22-05-2016 04:27 PM
22-05-2016 04:27 PM
Re: Eating disorder
Hi @Former-Member
I need to tell my psych or even my GP or therapist. I feel disgusting when I have finished what I eat. But at the time I am loving it so much. And it's disgustng how I just shove so much in my mouth. Chips are my biggest failure - either I don't buy them anymore or buy small packets. Trouble is the kids want some snacks in the pantry.
I just don't have the strength to (a) not open the bag of chips/food and (b) limit the amount I will eat.
I hope you are a bit better at the moment, sorry to hear you are having a bad day. I totally get that.
Take care xx
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08-06-2016 07:04 PM
08-06-2016 07:04 PM
Re: Eating disorder
This week is disgusting with my eating. Gorging and shoving so much food into my mouth. Yesterday I came home from the outpatient program and I saw a packet of chips open in the pantry. I stuffed as much as I could in my mouth and so quick.
It's disgusting, looking back at how bad i am with food and my emotions. I hate myself for being like this.
I did email the eating disorders of melbourne and they didn't reply back. may need to email again. i can't ring and speak to someone because i feel ashamed.
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08-06-2016 07:43 PM
08-06-2016 07:43 PM
Re: Eating disorder
Try not to feel ashamed @BlueBay. It's probably far more common than you realise, and you are reaching out to get help with it. Good on you !
Yes, I would try emailing them again. There are different shifts of counsellors, like there are moderators on this forum. See how you go this time.
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28-06-2016 04:05 PM - edited 28-06-2016 04:12 PM
28-06-2016 04:05 PM - edited 28-06-2016 04:12 PM
Re: Eating disorder
Hi @BlueBay, @Faith-and-Hope and @Former-Member,
Just thought I'd let you know that we're having a Topic Tuesday discussion tonight from 7-9pm in the Carer's Forum here about recovery from disordered eating. Our special guest will be from Eating Disorders Victoria.
Love to "see" you there if you're interested!
Shimmer
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28-06-2016 04:50 PM
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06-10-2019 08:59 PM
06-10-2019 08:59 PM
Re: Eating disorder
Hi all
I just found this post I started three years ago. Reading it I have had an eating disorder for a long while.
Ive realised recently that when I eat I have to go for a walk to “get rid of the food” from my body. (Hope thst makes sense)
the other day my daughter and I had hot chips st the park with A. When I got home I had to walk again to get rid of those chips from my body.
I don’t know what to do. I haven’t told my dietitian as yet.
The scales are now with my d somewhere. She’s hid them. But I still get sngry with that.
This ED is consuming me.
Starting to feel horrible and embarrassed and hate what I’m doing.