please tell me what i can do

Former Member

I feel really bad about putting this on especially with the last thread about people who can't eat enough and everything but I am going to anyway so here goes.
I don’t really know what to write, and will know that a lot of you will just think that i'm greedy or a slob but my problem is that I binge eat. I don’t just mean that I binge occasionally but I binge all the time. Take tonight for instance; I have eaten a weight watchers meal, a pot noodle, Cheese on toast, a chicken tikka barm and about half a tub of twix ice cream
Most of that won’t count on my calories as I ate so much that I threw it back up, but that isn’t really the problem. I have to stop this, as I just can’t afford to do this any more. I’m living on my own in my own place for the first time but whenever my flat mate is out I feel like I have no one there to see me and can do what I want.
I have tried to stop doing this, finding things that I tend to binge on and not buying them any more, but I just binge on other food. I’ve also tried planning my meals and only buying what goes in those meals but I last a few hours, a day at the most before I have eaten it all and have to go shopping again.
I Know that your all just going to think get some will power or a life or something, but when I need to eat I can’t think about anything else like my uni work or anything, I can’t even watch TV. So in the end I just eat so that I can get some control over what I am doing again.
I don’t really expect to get any replies to this but if you can help me please do, as I am getting so fat and ugly it is making me miserable. I need to stop but I just can’t eating is the one thing that makes me happy while I am doing it, but it makes me disgusted with myself once I have done it. I don’t know what to do.
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Former Member

it sounds like youve definitely got an eating disorder, I also used to have bulimia, and know how hard it is to regain a bit of control. The fact that you realise its a problem is a good start. my minds a bit blank tonight, but ill write again tommorow, im sure other people here have had experience of this too though, so youre not alone.

Former Member

see a doctor. a GP is a good start - they can refer you on to specialists.

you don't have to live this way. you are going to have to help yourself out of this, but there will be people there to help you every step of the way.

even people like us on here

good luck.

Former Member

It's hard enough suffering from bulimia, but I think it must be even harder when you are young and living away from home. The first thing that you have to realise is that eating disorders are very common, but the majority of the time they are just a symptom of a deeper rooted problem.

When did your binging begin? Once you ahve pinpointed that then youcan perhaps look at the triggers for why you feel this way at certain times.

I would definately make an appt to see your GP and also speak to your mum if possible. Student Services at uni should also be able to provide good support.

I completely empathise with you, having suffered from this when i was younger. Although I have the binging/throwing up cycle under control now, I still tend to overeat when i'm stressed. There's help out there for you if you want to ask for it. remember there is nothing to be shamed of.

Former Member

Hey Mel

Don't feel guilty about posting your problems on these boards, that's what we are here for. As for the issue itself I'd agree with our users that you need to visit your GP and talk to them about all this. If you don't know where to start why not try printing off this thread and taking it with you? It really is the best thing to do.

We also have some information on eating disorders here:

anorexia and bulimia

compulsive eating

binge eating

low self esteem

The Eating Disorders Association also has a couple of helplines:

Helpline: 01603 621414
Youth Helpline: 01603 765050

Take Care
Susie