Compulsive Overeating Habits
Hello,
I don't necessarily have an eating disorder (and have actually gotten better in a way from the point that I was diagnosed briefly a year ago), but I now compulsively overeat as a habit nearly everyday instead of occasional terrible binges. I can't get any schoolwork done, I skip out on exercise, and I tempt myself to call in sick when eating so much. I don't really get strong cravings for food or feel hungry often, but I just continue to eat all the time. I'm perfectly average in weight and never struggled in my health much so body image wasn't really an issue for me. I'm a nutrition major yet I feel so unqualified to be able to confidently inform people of how to live healthier lifestyles. I'm a total "foodie" and cook a lot yet I don't feel like I enjoy any foods anymore even though I'm eating a ton.
How does one get out of this habit cycle that I've been going through about a year and with total lack of motivation to get better? How do I get that motivation back when I don't feel anything anymore?
@calmncaffeinated
Hi there--I'm sorry no one replied to your post sooner! Just wanted to check in and see how things have been going.
I suffered from binge-eating disturb in my past and now i'm falling again... I gained 7kgs in 20 days and yet I don't look fat by now... But what if I can't stop eating?? Will my boyfriend leave me? I've been thinking of of committing sui...
I can easily gain 5kg too. If your bf abandons you in bad times, he doesnt really care for you. A guy which leaves you to fight alone will leave you if other excuses arise. If a guy loves you,we will weather the journey with you and assist you to a better path. Attempts of Harming yourself will only destroy your own self confidence and hurt those who genuinely love you. The greatest gift you can give yourself if to respect yourself then whatever bad ills shall melt away,
All the best
@calmncaffeinated
I completely understand how you feel. I struggle with the same thing and am unsure how to stop. It seems like I go through phases of eating ok and then for 3 weeks I just binge. I think it might be affected by my depression but I don't know. I just get tired of my weight fluctuating so much and feeling like crap.