I've just recently been treated for a binge eating disorder...I've been doing SO incredibly well for the past 45 days, no binges at all! My pH and glucose levels are steady, and i'm back to being as healthy as a horse. Lately, in the past week, I've been fighting the devil inside me not to binge on sugar and sweets. It's a constant war. I need some advice on how to overcome these urges!!! Could I binge just once, and then go back to doing good? I know that sounds like its defeating the purpose of trying to heal, but I cant stop this! HELP!

You having gone through treatment for this hopefully they have helped you discover the reasons that you binge. Whether it be stress, depression, whatever the cause. The best thing you can do is stick with what your doctor has told you. For some it's a daily struggle but once you make it part of your lifestyle to eat only when your hungry and not when your appetite calls, then you will be taking a big step to a new and better lifestyle. Dont let up, you will be okay. You've come this far so dont go back, okay hun? It will get easier. Try to fill your day full of activities that make you happy. Alot of time food is what fills that hole of happiness and we need to not let that be the case. Be strong... I know you can do it.

OHMYGOD that is just what i needed to hear. I realized that this is term paper week, and next week is finals week....ive slowly put together all the reasons why i would want to binge..and stress is IT!!! If i just keep myself busy with studying and revising my papers.....i should be back to normal in no time....i just CANNOT slip from this mindset. Its so hard. Thank you so much for your advice...wow what a HUGE help! *HUGS*
- Battling in Indiana

that's the spirit honey, you seem like your doing so well, an inspiration to us all, keep busy, keep the stress levels down and stay happy. dont let it beat you now, show us all that there is a way out!
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Never mind. I failed. It's like, I listened to that advice and then it just went in one ear and out the other once bad food was available to me. I didnt beat it, I simply let food take control of me once more. I binged uncontrolably today, probably taking in more then 3000 calories. I was doing so well, I was so in control. I couldnt fight my ED. I couldnt' fight its power that it had over my life. I totally gave in to it, and I need to start again, I need to get up and try again.....TOMORROW. Tomorrow is a new day. I have to do this. I'm so scared that I cant. (tears) :*(

Finals can be stressful... Try to balance time you spend studying and taking time for yourself. Remember to take time to relax! You'll be ok, I know that it's so hard to not give in but I want you to try to be strong. I know you can do it.

I'm doing much better now! Sometimes, ya mess up. I messed up. But im back on track now, and still running http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif Thanx for the advice guys!

Because I live in a cold northern climate I find I gain weight every winter. The one thing that gets rid of the urge to binge is SUNLIGHT. When it's a sunny day I go outside and lie in the sun. I put my face to the sun and bask in it...even inside through windows if possible. Also, I go to the sauna and hot tub where I have to be body conscious and get nice and warm. These two things really help me relax and not overeat.

I'm not anorexic but have had eating disorder behaviour in the past. My main goal is to just not overeat...feed myself the correct amount. I find that this is MUCh easier said than done...that brain chemistry has a major effect on whether I can eat "properly" or not.