EATING AT THE COMPUTER - Eating Disorder Recovery Message Board

Stigma · 03-30-2002, 10:41 AM

I haven't encountered information of this kind anywhere, so I'm feeling pretty alone with my "eating-at-the-computer compulsion." Yes, I'm preoccupied with my weight, obsessed with food and my eating is generally out of control, but I constantly feel this urge to eat while I'm surfing the Internet or chatting. When when I'm not hungry, I so badly want to have an appettite so I can feel the pleasure of satisfying it while I'm locked up and save in my room, distracting my thoughts by looking up something that interests me on the Internet. It's like my own little piece of heaven. Whenever I manage not to bring food into my room, I do so much better in terms of my eating, but it's such a huge addiction for me. Is there ANYONE out there who can relate AT ALL or maybe give me links to some web sites that would have this info? I guess it's not a common problem, but I need help!

Thanks.

xfiles · 04-02-2002, 12:52 PM

Im completely opposite of you. i don't eat when im at the computer, only if im hungry(like on computer at lunch time or breakfast).

Kathrin · 04-06-2002, 09:52 PM

Not at the computer, but at night, reading or watching TV. Yes, I can relate to it feeling like "my own piece of heaven". I tend to eat less for dinner so I am still hungry later so I can enjoy it.
It has been much worse. I used to eat HUGE portions at night. Sometimes a loaf of bread or something. Making up for it by hardly eating anythig during the day.
Kathrin

NancyH · 04-08-2002, 08:54 PM

Computer brings on the binges for me and no other time does it. So I limit my time to about half an hour, any longer and I start hunting for food of any kind.

sparkle75 · 04-10-2002, 08:30 PM

Hi Stigma,

I appreciated your reply about compulsive overeating! Ironically, the computer is about the only place I don't eat! (all those of years of dad saying "Not near the computer!!!!) My car is another matter! The minute I get in I feel the urge to eat or drink. I eat about 75% of my meals in the car (usually from McD's , Burger King ect).

I could really relate to what you wrote. I'm basically an addict to food. I suffer from depression and I eat to escape! I eat and then I sleep. A huge portion of my income goes to food. (In fact I pretty much work to support my weight *sad smile*) When I'm feeling good, I tend to be able to control my weight, but all othr times, I'm out of control. I just binged for an hour. I feel sooooo sick. I'm going to go back to bed in a minute. I'm so fat. I hate myself these days.

I wouldn't mind being fat if I could control my eating. (well ... maybe not this fat! I'm two pounds away from the fattest I've been in a year -but if tonight's binge is any indication - I might be there by tomorrow!)

anyway, I guess I just wanted to talk - not many people are addicted to food. It's kinda lonely. Good luck tomorrow!

Jilly