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Binge Eating
by KristenHR
Last post
 15 hours ago
...See more Binge Eating seems to have a lot of shame around it.  People sometimes think that binge eating can just be controlled by stopping eating so much.  If this were true, there wouldn't be a need for treatment for it.  Common symptoms of Binge Eating disorder per NEDA [https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/warning-signs-and-symptoms/] are: * Engages in episodes of binge eating large amounts of food in a short period of time, often in secret (eating in a discrete period of time an amount of food that is much larger than most individuals would eat under similar circumstances) * Feels lack of control over ability to stop eating * Experiences shame, guilt and despair after binge-eating episodes * Steals or hoards food in strange places * Creates lifestyle schedules or rituals to make time for binge sessions * Disruption in normal eating behaviors, including eating throughout the day with no planned mealtimes; skipping meals or taking small portions of food at regular meals; engaging in sporadic fasting or repetitive dieting Here is a screening tool [https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/screening-tool/] to see if you may have an eating disorder.  There are treatment programs that do focus on Binge Eating Disorder, though most treatment programs put all eating disorders together because most eating disorders have various symptoms but the underlying issues are similar, and treatment is similar when dealing with underlying issues. There are some types of treatment that are used for Binge Eating. CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), which focuses on our thoughts and beliefs, which help to address what we are telling ourselves and what we believe about ourselves. DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) which focuses on helping us to cope in 4 areas - mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and Interpersonal effectiveness.  Using the tools found in these four areas can really help to manage emotions and stabilization of emotions and even healthy relationships that may be difficult due to the eating disorder or other reasons. Binge episodes may be triggered by stress, dieting, negative feelings relating to body weight or body shape, the availability of food, or boredom, symptoms of PTSD or other symptoms.  There are many reasons that individuals develop Binge Eating, but there is a high correlation between Trauma and Binge Eating, PTSD, Substance Abuse, Depression, Anxiety, and Borderline Personality Disorder.  Not everyone develops these, but many individuals cope in many ways and show co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses with their binge eating. Some books available that you would want to determine if they are appropriate for you: Overcoming Binge Eating by Dr Christopher G. Fairburn The DBT Solution for Emotional Eating: A Proven Program to Break the Cycle of Bingeing and Out-of-Control Eating by Safer, Adler and MassonBinge Eating Disorder:  The Journey to Recovery and Beyond by Pershing and TurnerIntuitive Eating:  A Revolutionary Anti-diet Approach by Tribole and ReschCrave:  Why You Binge Eat and How to Stop by Bulik ------------------------- What thoughts or questions do you have about Binge Eating Disorder?What treatment programs have you been to that offer Binge Eating Disorder Specialized treatment programs separate from other types of eating disorders?What resources are you looking for?
Supporters for the Eating Disorder Community Wanted
by KristenHR
Last post
 April 17th
...See more Join in and Help our Eating Disorder Community! We are in need of regular members and listeners who wish to commit regular time to supporting our community.  There is a need for Forum Supporters, Room Supporters and Moderators.  Here are descriptions of the roles and what is needed for each role as well as how to apply.  Please let me know if you are interested in joining our community team in any of these roles or have additional questions about these volunteer opportunities. ------------------------- Forum Supporter Role Description: A forum supporter is a leader who focuses on 1-3 communities and maintains engagement in the forums by posting and replying to threads with compassion and support. Requirements for members: 25+ forum upvotes 25+ forum posts Make 10+ forum posts per month Taken the Member Oath [https://www.7cups.com/forum/Welcome_27/7CupsofTeaMissionCoreValues_207/MemberOathAllEncouragedtoParticipate_7447/1/] Requirements for listeners: Verified Listener 25+ forum upvotes 25+ forum posts Make 10+ forum posts per month Taken the Listener Community Guide [https://www.7cups.com/listener-community-guide/] & Listener Oath [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ListenerLearningJourney_149/ChatResources_61/ListenerOath_117/1/] Click here [https://forms.gle/fbgWYJRPZ4fVfvtV7] to apply! ------------------------- Room Supporter (Members) Role Description: A member leader who creates the desired environment they feel comfortable in and make the room more welcoming for both members and listeners. Responsibilities: To take part in community building with members, listener room supporters, and moderators of the room. To create a kind, compassionate, and supportive environment in group support To support members in the room through active listening skills adjusted for a group support setting To communicate with the rest of the support team To offer feedback and suggestions to team leaders Requirements: Friendly Face Badge Been a member for at least 4 weeks Have completed the Compassion Course [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbuGsqFMbaKWtCoC1WHaCJfaKfwfI8YZ62CsqTI2BzqVNwDg/viewform] Click here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetyJ7jp7W52-EIpqvFYLhfmpsgTW4BbzUwmi9r22OQ9AdH8w/viewform] to apply! ------------------------- Room Supporter (Listeners) Role Description: A room supporter is a listener who has been trained to support members in a group support setting and is integrated into the support team. Responsibilities: To take part in community building with members, listener room supporters, and moderators of the room. To create a kind, compassionate, and supportive environment in group support To support members in the room through active listening skills adjusted for a group support setting To communicate with the rest of the support team To offer feedback and suggestions to team leaders Responsibilities: Listener in the community for 4+ weeks 1 written review + star rating of at least 3 Be willing to send at least 50+ messages per month in your chosen group support room Click here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetyJ7jp7W52-EIpqvFYLhfmpsgTW4BbzUwmi9r22OQ9AdH8w/viewform] to apply!
Eating Disorder Support Automated Taglist - New
by theriverissinging
Last post
 March 20th
...See more This thread controls an auto-updating taglist. To see the current list, go to Eating Disorder Support Taglist [https://rarelycharlie.github.io/taglist?30c2f12674c3d76b794a13ccbe111c5a]. To add yourself to this taglist, press the Reply button in this post and write the exact words “Please add me.” To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Reply button in this post and write the exact words, “Please remove me.” Taglist to be used for check-ins, discussions, events and announcements. ------------------------- we'll be compiling the latest taglist through a process outlined here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/SuggestionsandProblemSolving_383/TeaCakeCompilingautomatedtaglists_291762/] every time we make a post.
Reallly struggling rn
by KawasakiRider69
Last post
 14 hours ago
...See more Sooo I been experiencing not being hungry and being hungry and over eating. It’s really stressing me out every time I eat I’m sooo scared I’m gonna over eat and I’ve been struggling with this for about 4 months about now and I just wanna feel normal. And I wanna experience just regular eating and not overeating. Doesn’t help I have other anxiety factors factoring in this making it worse every time I eat.
Afraid of regressions
by LostIt1809
Last post
 15 hours ago
...See more I was doing really well with my ED, I had improved a lot and was able to eat outside of my house. (I used to only be able to eat in “safe places” like my house or my aunts house) At the end of last year a colleague at my new job started making jokes about how I eat the same thing every day (I have “safe” foods that I feel comfortable eating around people, specially when I am just getting to know them and it is a new environment). It sent me back spiraling, I basically screamed at her one of the times and stopped interacting with her completely. Since then, I started having a real hard time eating lunch or snacks at the office. I get really anxious and it just kept getting worse. Sadly it is now impossible to eat there. the problem is that I kept spiraling and now I feel anxious eating even in my house. Any advise, anecdote or whatever you can share related to this would be helpful. I am feeling truly lonely through this
One day at a time
by babyclover
Last post
 15 hours ago
...See more I can do this
Recovery and Strength
by Sheena39
Last post
 15 hours ago
...See more
You Can Do It!
by KristenHR
Last post
 15 hours ago
...See more As you can see, recovery is possible. What tools do you have in your toolkit for recovery from your eating disorder? What challenges do you need to face with your recovery journey? What strengths do you bring that are inside of you, and outside of you to help you with recovery? What affirmations, scriptures, songs, poetry or otherwise uplifting materials do you have or use to encourage yourself? You can do this.  Let me take this moment to encourage you, that anything you put your mind to, you have the ability to take one step at a time to move forward.  Applaud yourself when you make a positive step.  Applaud yourself when you give yourself a positive step.  Give yourself good wishes when you are struggling and remind yourself this is a marathon, not a sprint, and you will get through this next 5 minutes, next hour, or the rest of the day.
Binge Eating
by KristenHR
Last post
 15 hours ago
...See more Binge Eating seems to have a lot of shame around it.  People sometimes think that binge eating can just be controlled by stopping eating so much.  If this were true, there wouldn't be a need for treatment for it.  Common symptoms of Binge Eating disorder per NEDA [https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/warning-signs-and-symptoms/] are: * Engages in episodes of binge eating large amounts of food in a short period of time, often in secret (eating in a discrete period of time an amount of food that is much larger than most individuals would eat under similar circumstances) * Feels lack of control over ability to stop eating * Experiences shame, guilt and despair after binge-eating episodes * Steals or hoards food in strange places * Creates lifestyle schedules or rituals to make time for binge sessions * Disruption in normal eating behaviors, including eating throughout the day with no planned mealtimes; skipping meals or taking small portions of food at regular meals; engaging in sporadic fasting or repetitive dieting Here is a screening tool [https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/screening-tool/] to see if you may have an eating disorder.  There are treatment programs that do focus on Binge Eating Disorder, though most treatment programs put all eating disorders together because most eating disorders have various symptoms but the underlying issues are similar, and treatment is similar when dealing with underlying issues. There are some types of treatment that are used for Binge Eating. CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), which focuses on our thoughts and beliefs, which help to address what we are telling ourselves and what we believe about ourselves. DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) which focuses on helping us to cope in 4 areas - mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and Interpersonal effectiveness.  Using the tools found in these four areas can really help to manage emotions and stabilization of emotions and even healthy relationships that may be difficult due to the eating disorder or other reasons. Binge episodes may be triggered by stress, dieting, negative feelings relating to body weight or body shape, the availability of food, or boredom, symptoms of PTSD or other symptoms.  There are many reasons that individuals develop Binge Eating, but there is a high correlation between Trauma and Binge Eating, PTSD, Substance Abuse, Depression, Anxiety, and Borderline Personality Disorder.  Not everyone develops these, but many individuals cope in many ways and show co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses with their binge eating. Some books available that you would want to determine if they are appropriate for you: Overcoming Binge Eating by Dr Christopher G. Fairburn The DBT Solution for Emotional Eating: A Proven Program to Break the Cycle of Bingeing and Out-of-Control Eating by Safer, Adler and MassonBinge Eating Disorder:  The Journey to Recovery and Beyond by Pershing and TurnerIntuitive Eating:  A Revolutionary Anti-diet Approach by Tribole and ReschCrave:  Why You Binge Eat and How to Stop by Bulik ------------------------- What thoughts or questions do you have about Binge Eating Disorder?What treatment programs have you been to that offer Binge Eating Disorder Specialized treatment programs separate from other types of eating disorders?What resources are you looking for?
No Shame
by Sheena39
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more
How are you today!
by ZhuyuDong
Last post
 Tuesday
...See more Hi! Please share everything you want to share!
Feel like a pig
by lovingHuman5959
Last post
 Tuesday
...See more anything and anytime i eat i feel like a pig, i feel ugly, fat, absolutely disgusting and embarrassed. I hate myself and my life, i am a trash of society
Who Are You?
by KristenHR
Last post
 Monday
...See more Who are you? What things do you like about you? What talents & skills do you have? Remember - you are worth every positive step you take toward healing and recovery!
Really struggling right now
by Blueturtle1111
Last post
 May 11th
...See more Hi all! I hope everyone is doing well. I've been struggling a lot as of late. I've cycled back, and forth between various forms of eating disorders over the past 12 years, but as of now I'm stuck between a vicious cycle of heavy restricting, and binge eating. I can feel it really beginning to affecting my body now, and I'm not to sure what to do as of now. I've gone back, and forth between opening up to a professional, but, as sad as this is, I'm scared too because I'm having issues "letting go" of my eating disorder in a way. It's been something that's been with me since I was around 7 years old, and it's brought be a twisted sense of comfort throughout the years. I've opened up too family/friends, but I've never been taken seriously, which has only made this more difficult. Recently, I ended up accidentally seeing something that was meant too purposely trigger individuals with eating disorders, and I'm on a downward spiral right now. I'm not too sure why I'm posting this to be blunt. I suppose I just needed to get this out there.
Achievement
by lovingHuman5959
Last post
 May 11th
...See more Yesterday i stayed up for like 4 hours not sleeping battling my mind, but i did not end up binging. Literally fought my mind so hard, was insane, ugh

Eating Disorder Support

Welcome to Eating Disorder Support! We are welcoming you with open arms and hope to be part of your recovery journey. All are welcome to participate, whether you are a family member watching a loved one struggling or struggling yourself. 


What are the different forum topics for Eating Disorder Support?

Anorexia Nervosa Support: A place for you to discuss issues relating to Anorexia Nervosa. 

Binge Eating Disorder Support: A place for you to discuss issues relating to Binge Eating.

Bulimia Support: A place for you to discuss issues relating to Bulimia.

Discussions & Check-ins: A place for general discussions and regular community check-ins.

General Support: Need any other support that doesn’t fit within another topic? Post it here!

Family and Friends of Individuals with Eating Disorders: Watching a loved on struggle with an Eating Disorder? Discuss it here.

Introductions, Fun & Games: A place to introduce yourself and take part in a variety of fun, games and icebreakers.

Recovery & Moving On: Recovering from an Eating Disorder? Share your story here!


How can I help?

You can help us by simply responding to threads and sharing your story (if you're comfortable). Check-in with us, join a discussion, or start one! Alternatively, you can join us as a Forum Leader. Check out this thread for more information.


Helpful Threads

Taglist: Do you want to stay up to date with our community? Then join our tag list to be notified whenever there is a new discussion or update within the community!


Eating Disorder FAQ

Q: Are there any sub-community-specific guidelines that we need to adhere to?

A: You can find Sub-community-specific guidelines below, which you should follow in addition to the general forum guidelines.


Help! I still have a question! 

If you need help, feel free to contact a community leader or post here, and someone will contact you!


Community Guidelines

The following are some guidelines specific to the Eating Disorder Sub-Community that we request you to follow along with the general Forum Guidelines. The purpose of these guidelines is to ensure a safe and supportive space for everyone, within this sub-community.

  • Refrain from mentioning specific weights or calorie counts to avoid triggering others.
  • Remember this is a support community - we should all be supportive of each other’s stories and struggles.
  • Everyone’s struggles are different; please avoid encouraging anyone to lose or gain weight.
  • Avoid overly graphic content and mark potentially sensitive posts with a ‘Trigger Warning’ at the top line of the post.
  • Pro-eating disorder content will not be tolerated.
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