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How to resolve binge eating disorder? Hello, I am looking for binge eating disorder recoveries, to give me some advice on binge eating disorder, and how to resolve it. What led you to recovery, what can I do to stop BED?

How is binge-eating disorder differ from bulimia nervosa? What factors contribute to the development and treatment of binge-eating disorder?

How does someone get over binge eating disorder? I was just wondering how people recover from binge eating disorder. Is therapy needed, or can someone do it themselves?

How do I find the root of my Binge Eating Disorder? I have binge eating disorder and I heard that a big step to recovery is finding the root to your problem (The reason why you started binge eating in the first place) I was young when I started gaining weight and I don't know why or how to know the root of my problem. How do I find the root to my binge eating disorder? Thank You!

How do you tell your mom your have a binge eating disorder? My mom is my best friend, but I can't tell her I think I might have a Binge eating disorder. What should I do. I think I might need help, but I don't know how to tell her. She will think I am over reacting, or being silly.

How to deal with binge eating disorder BY YOURSELF? I'm positive I have binge eating disorder. It started 3 and a half years ago, lightly at first but 2 years ago it got worse. I tried to talk to my mother that all this is not normal but she thinks I'm overreacting and that it's all in my head. I don't really know what caused my BED but I want to deal with it and for now professional help is not an option so what can I do to overcome it? P.S. I'm 21.

What is a healthy diet for people who have binge eating disorder and has a back ground in anerxia? I have been struggling with eating disorders for a while i first had anerxia then about a couple years later i now constantly binge eat (emothional eating) and i want to know what is the best diet that i should go on so i dont get to obsessed with losing weight and food but i lose about 10 punds and stop binge eating?

what can a person with a binge eating disorder do for help? Can anyone give me some ideas please about what to do for a binge eating disorder? what do you do if you feel the urge to binge eat? and what ideas can you give me for keeping it under control. Any websites you could recomend? Thanks curious father, thanks for the good answer, does living with a husband with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder count? he tries very hard not to be controlling, and is in councelling. But in his ocd mind the only right way of doing certain things is his way. I'm not leaving him, cause he recognizes his behaviour and is getting help.. but I never thought of that before.

Can you be skinny after a binge eating disorder? I have a binge eating disorder, and yayyy me im going to be able to get help for it, but im scared, will i never be able to be thin? or what? has anyone gone through this? share your story!

Binge eating disorder and zoloft can you lose weight on zoloft? I have binge eating disorder its gotten completely out of hand and I have gained a lot of weight. My doctor perscribed me zoloft but I've been reading all over the place that people GAIN on zoloft I'm wondering if this is because they are eating more as they are less depressed or its something in the chemical makeup of the drug. I've also read a few places that it does help control binge eating so people can lose weight? What are your experiences?

How do binge-eating disorder, anorexia & bulimia nervosa affect the lifespan? I'm wondering how each one of the eating disorders affect somebodys lifespan. What about if in combination? I've had binge-eating throughout most my life I believe, but the past year I've been primarily bulimic but with anorexic tendencies .. that can't be good. oh yeah. i heard of schiavo. that really freaked me out, i never wanna suffer something like that.. :(

If you were very overweight and had Binge Eating Disorder but lost the weight please answer? If you had binge eating disorder and were overweight/obese and lost the weight, how did you do that? I am 14 and am very overweight. I don't know how to lose the weight. I have Binge Eating Disorder and just can't stop overeating. Please only answer if you had Binge eating disorder or can give me advice that will help me lose this weight. The sooner the better. Thank You!!!!!

Are there any fashion models, or celebrities, who have binge eating disorder? My friend suffered from binge eating disorder and I just want to get a more clear understanding of it, and she wants someone to relate to which I can't be for her. And not binge and purge, not bulimia, just straight binge eating disorder?

Anyone suffering from binge eating disorder? Hello, Is anyone out there suffering from binge eating disorder? I am struggling with this disorder, and I would love to have someone to talk to. An e-mail or a way we can connect? Thanks!

Is it binge eating disorder or bulimia? Okay so here is the deal....I binge a lot. Every time i'm done eating I get this abnormal urge to go and purge! sometimes i do sometimes i don't. I have gone on many fasts and after i eat i exercise like crazy because even though i'm overweight i'm extremely afraid of getting bigger. so what are your thoughts is it binge eating disorder or bulimia? It seems that more often i've been purging....i'm not sure i've never been a fan of it but recently I haven't been able to stop myself.

How can I solve my binge eating disorder? My binge eating is ruining my life. I visit counselors, take Prozac, try to stay busy, but I STILL binge eat! It's consuming every part of my life and I am so confused on how to free myself.

what have YOU done to control your Binge Eating Disorder? I realize that this is a sensitive topic, and many people may not even realize they have this disorder, but if you've learned ways to help control it I'd really appreciate your insight. I lose track of what I eat and how much, and it wasn't until recently that I realized I had a problem and that it's starting to make changes in my health. Did you seek professional help? Do you have methods of keeping track of the eating that have helped you reduce it? What else have you done to control the issue? I just wanted to add: I live in a household where I am not the one grocery shopping. Those in charge of that do not buy healthy foods. My cholesterol is too high for someone my age and I believe it is due to the food available to me not only when I binge, but all day long. Also, an overall dieting plan is not what I'm after. I'm not overweight at all. Thanks! Paul Ding: Do your research before answering. It's classified in the DSM-IV under "eating disorder not otherwise specified" as an "expressive disorder".

Anyone suffered from Binge eating disorder? Has anyone suffered from Binge Eating disorder? I have been diagnosed with it recently, although I am not overweight now, unless I can control this I will be soon. Any help people?

i have a binge eating disorder and cant get professional help because my parents want me to get fatter? im at a healthy weight, but i cant stop binge eating, i can binge eat up to an excess pound a day. i don't wanna get fatter anymore and i hate myself and my body now. its like im a genderless blob. i cant even go get professional help because if i told my parents they would just be glad that i am and don't want me to stop. how can i stop?

Would a psychiatrist put a teen on meds for binge eating disorder? I'm 15, and i have extreme uncontrollable binge eating problems and i think i'm starting to lose it mentally. As i get more and more depressed i eat more and i'm starting to gain back all of the 50 pounds i lost. Do you think a doctor would just call me a fatass, tell me to diet, and send me on my way, or would they try to help and put me on meds? I weigh 350 pounds.

How should I tell my mom I have Binge Eating Disorder? I tried telling her a few times before, but she just thinks I am overeacting. My disorder is driving me crazy, all I think about is food and calories and its a terrible cycle for I binge every second day. I'm only 13! I don't want this to take over my life but it already has. I want help so badly but my mom does not seem to grasp the fact that I actually have a mental problem. Any tips on how to help her face the facts? Any answers would be GREATLY AND UTTERLY appreciated. Thank you. Oh and to answer some questioning minds here, I do eat or atleast TRY to eat about 3 balanced meals and two snacks a day.... but every second day I eat that AND then just skip to the kitchen and happily start to binge until I feel sick (sarcastic about the happily skipping part). I do NOT purge, for I am too scared to stick my finger down my throat and too scared of how that will mess me up even more. One of the reasons why I am hesitating telling my mother is because of the problems I will then cause with the family and the finances. I mean, she already had SO much to worry about and pay for, and now her daughter has an eating disorder? I can't talk to my dad about it though because he is on a ship for most of the year :(... but thank you for these beautiful answers. They made me well up with tears as corny as that sounds but very true. I think I know the reason why I am obsessed with food, but I still need to think on that more though.

Would it be a good idea for me to start taking antidepressants to help my binge eating disorder? Okay. I told my mom about the ED (she still doesn't 100% believe me), we saw a nutritionist and got some tips from her (eat protein at each meal, no sugar free and whatnot), and I search EVERYDAY for tips to help my binge eating. FOR A STRAIGHT MONTH THERE HAS NOT BEEN ONE DAY WHERE I HAVE NOT COMPLETELY BINGED!! Anyways, I heard that antideps really help but the thing is, I'm only thirteen and when I told my mom about this then she got really mad saying how it would mess me up at this age and I would not be able to get life insurance....? I just would like to know what you guys think thanks :).

How do i overcome Binge eating disorder? I Have been obsessed with eating since i about 14 years of age, im now 19. As a child i was always young and lean, i competed in sport at an elite level and became obsessed about everything i put in my mouth. I became very underweight and on the borderline of anorexic, i was afraid of gaining any weight at all and was obsessed with weighing myself. I overcame that and started eating a little more but was still lean. I finished my sport nearly 2 years ago and ever since i have been the opposite and fallen into a binge eating pattern nearly every day, gaining nearly 16kg. It is effecting my health, i get very stressed, get stomach pains and have also had heart palpitations. I understand that if i keep going on like this it will effect my health even more but i cant seem to break the habits. Please help me

What are other eating disorders other than Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder? For a school project i'm working on to make people aware of eating disorders.

From having anorexia, to having binge eating disorder? I used to be anorexic two years ago, but now I find myself probably having a binge eating disorder and I'm quite sure that I have most of the symptoms of the disease. Did anyone go through the same thing I'm going through now? Any helpful advice? I'm so sick of food ruining my life. I'm thinking of seeking professional help again.

How common is binge eating disorder, and who is at risk? The disorder affects Blacks as often as Whites, but it is not known how often it affects people in other ethnic groups.

What are the signs/symptoms of Binge Eating Disorder? How common is this eating disorder? Do you think it is good that it is now included as an official eating disorder diagnosis?

Can you have a binge eating disorder and have a high metabolism? Trying to figure out if I have this disorder. What are some symptoms??? I'm not even fat. I'm pretty skinny. And no...I don't throw up. Like 3 or four times a week I'll go eat fast food and I'll order large and eat it all in like 15 minutes, and then I'm still hungry!!!! Then I go home and eat everything, but I still don't feel full....I don't know if it's phsycological and in my head or if I really am hungry!

weight loss for a person with binge eating disorder? I have a binge eating disorder and I find I am having a hard time right now with controling my food intake. I'm wondering if you have any idea's as to what I could do instead? Thanks

Do I have binge eating disorder? I`m 5 ft 5 in and 137 lb, I`m not overweight but I love taking a lot of snacks between meals. Does this mean I have the binge eating disorder? If so, can I become overweight because of it?

How can i overcome binge eating disorder? :(? Im 14 years old and im almost positive that i have binge eating disorder. When im bored or just unhappy, i eat. and eat till the point where i cant control it and i feel really guilty after and cry sometimes. It's really the only thing ive been thinking about for a long time and want to overcome it really bad. Does anyone know how i can overcome this disorder or have any experiences with it?

How can you stop binge eating disorder? i think i have it under controll and then ill binge... then a month or 2 will go by and ill binge agan,.. then its weeks then days then i completely stop working out and just give in to eating whatever whenever.... i cant deal. thanks.

Are bipolar disorder and binge eating disorder genetic? Hi. I'm in 7th grade and I have binge eating disorder and I'm pretty sure I'm bipolar, too. I was wondering, if I were to have a child with someone who doesn't have any major medical problems, what would be the chance the child would have any of these diseases? Please understand I'm just curious I do not need this information for anything in the near future :)

Does anyone think that they have a binge eating disorder? i think i have it, i never stop eating!! Once i start i cant stop and i have to do so much exercise to slightly maintain a size 12!! I wanted to know how to overcome it, would be nice to see someone understand what its like. Or someone that knows alot about the disorder.

Have you ever heard of Binge Eating Disorder? What are your thoughts on it? Do you think it's actually a disorder that people should go to clinics for, or is it a matter of just people who are pigs and are too lazy to stop stuffing their faces?

Do people with binge eating disorder plan their binges? And do they binge only when they are physically hungry?

Why don't the new psychology books list binge eating disorder or compulsive overeating disorder in them? I was disappointed that my psychology book, published last year, didn't mention COE/BED. Instead it stuck with the stereotypical anorexia/bulimia route and had the classic picture of some emaciated girl pushing food away. Why is this? I mean, the two disorders I listed are gaining more and more credibility, yet they're not being included in the "About Eating Disorders" section of textbooks.

Has anyone out there suffered from Binge Eating Disorder? I have had problems all my life with binge eating but this past two years it has gat completly out of control. I would like to hear from peaple who had this problem but gat through it. I 'v been to concelling and have spoke to many doctors but they don't seem to understand how much this is ruining my life.

Is binge eating disorder the same thing as emotional eating? How do you beat this? How do you overcome it? Ive recognized that I have binge eating disorder, in fact ive gained 50 lbs in the last 2 years from it. bah now im chubby and a size 10. bah. is this the same thing as over eating? I dont eat alot if anything in between meals, and when i do eat i eat alot. sometimes so much in a few minutes, stress??? is this the same thing as emotional eating? how do i battle this??? i need to lose this weight its making me crazy lol but i cant seem to stop bingeing, even healthy foods....

How do you get over a binge eating disorder? I am almost positive have it. I just self-diagnosed myself with this earlier today, and I'm just curious if this is something I can fix by myself or if I need to consult a therapist about it.

Is this a binge eating disorder? I have a friend. She's 14 years old and weighs roughly around 150+ and is about 5'5. [Is that normal?] She eats large amounts of foods at one time but still has trouble when she tries to stop eating even though she's full and continues to eat. Is that a binge eating disorder? If so, what can I do to help her stop? Plz help soon.

Help me with binge eating disorder? I've had an eating disorder for over two years. As a HS senior, I was nearly anorexic, but now I am totally opposite of that...I have binge eating disorder. I work out so much to try to lose all the weight I put on from binging, and now that I'm in college it makes life so difficult to deal with. I've gained 20 pounds and my health is really dwindling, along with my self esteem. Is there anyone who has experience with this and can help me via e-mail? I'm really looking for a weight loss buddy who I can keep in touch with for support and encouragement. It would really mean the world to me.

How can i get rid of my binge eating disorder? i am going to a councillor in 2 weeks but i want to get rid of it now!

I have binge eating disorder - will I ever lose weight again? I read something that said dieting is a really bad idea for me. And no, I am incapable of dieting and pretending that it's not dieting by which I would call it 'eating healthily'. I'm not an idiot. But I don't want to stay fat forever. I can't think of anything worse.

is it possible to have a binge eating disorder and anorexia at the same time? like one showing characteristics of each, just at different times? would you treat it the same way you would treat one individually?

how do i know if i have a binge eating disorder? i have all the symptoms but i dont get fat or anything cus i exercise. so how d i know if i have the disorder? i eat exercise and eat. i dont exercise to the entent where im passing out, but i do it cus i feel unhealthy/ fat/ ugly. I'm only 15 so i dont really know who to talk to about this.

is this binge eating disorder or bulimia? I restrict in the day as i can only eat a healthy dinner of vegetables e.t.c otherwise i feel guilty. however, i have a had quite a few binges, not every day but maybe 2 times a week, of carbs e.t.c and crap food. then the next day i exercised even more than normal (i exercise for 2 and half hours 5 days a week but really push myself the day after a binge) is this bulimia or binge eating disorder? i don't make myself sick..

Do you have information on brain surgery as treatment for binge eating disorder? I have heard that there is a brain surgery that can be done on opiate users that eliminates their cravings. So is there a brain surgery that can be used to turn off carbohydrate/sugar cravings? Medications and gastric bypass don't work for everyone.

How to get over Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder? I tried with so many conselors but I am still eat and throw up since I was a teanager. Now, I am in my 30s and still do that everyday. How do I get over this. Doctors or counselors couldn't help me at all.

Is it possible to have a BINGE eating disorder and ANOREXIA at the same time? Seeing as they are quite the opposite... I am asking because I think I have this. Like one person said, I eat a ton one day and eat nothing the next to compensate... X_x

how do you get rid of binge eating disorder? Anyone who has suffered from the disorder have any advice on how to heal from it?

What exactly is binge eating disorder? I think i might have a binge eating disorder, it has only realy started resently when i have been told to lose weight, although I have always loved food. i eat in secret, take other people foods and when alone continually eat! when im full i still eat, untill i get soooo full i cant possibly eat anymore? I am always thinking about food also do you think i have binge eating disorder?

Do i have to tell my parent/doctor about my binge eating disorder? I'm pretty sure that I have binge eating disorder (I asked a previous question u can go check it out) and I was wondering if I have to tell someone. This leads me to my second question, Can I fight this disorder on my own and how. Thank you. And the second question is more important. And I already know I have this disease.