My Eating Disorder

i have a friend who is the same way... however she realized that it was in fact an addiction to food and that it was something that had to be broken because she began rappidly gaining weight and that can turn into serious health issues down the road.

I cannot say from personal experience what this eating disorder is like....I can only begin to imagine. But I would say that you have already taken the first step in the right direction as you have acknowledged that you have an eating disorder to begin with. My mom struggled with anorexia as a teen and she told me that this step is the most dificult part. Now that you have the realization, it is time to do something about it. Stay strong and be encouraged that you can get over whatever struggles you are facing. "This too shall pass."
Bekka Joy

I can relate in some way, I do not have the same "disorder" that you believe you have.
But I really can relate, I will be awaiting your future posts on this subject, because I do believe weight is a touchy subject for everyone regardless of age.

I hope by you posting this you will realize where you have your faults, and then you can reach your goal.

Though I am also the same not able to relate too much to what you are trying to say. But I definitely understand what you are going through. There has been a lot of times that I have become VERY touchy with food and it was my best friend through a lot of heart breaking situations taht came up. Though my friends have that same problem, like what you have, they ended up realizing that food addiction can be resisted as long as your mind puts it intact. If you believe that you can do it, then your mind will believe. And think like this, this is for your own good and your own feelings inside, not for anyone else. I know that friends around can be hard and just let things go as you believe are the right decision.

I believe you. I have anorexia, but as I'm sure you know, even anorexics binge sometimes, and I can relate. I know how uncontrollable that feeling can be. There are treatment centers which can help you, you should look into finding one. There is help out there for you. I was in a treatment center that treated anorexics, bulimics, and binge eaters alike.

You are correct, and so are the posts above.

It is an eating disorder, called Binge Eating Disorder or Compulsive Over-eating...it is not currently listed in the DMS-IV-TR (the mental health standard text for diagnosing mental illnesses), but there has been heavy debate about whether or not to add it.

As I commented in one of 'sodamnbeautiful's posts...I too have struggled with an eating disorder, and I am still in the recovery/avoiding-another-relapse stages. I praise you as highly as I can for recognizing that it is a problem!!!!! That took me years and a serious fall off of a horse to do. You're amazing, just for admitting and reognizing it. )

I strongly urge you to seek out help for this, before it negatively impacts your health (time frame depends on how long you have suffered from it).

Until later....
~Dreams

I understand. There are times my husband gets very depressed and he will binge. I then have to find a way to bring him out of his dispair. I wish you luck and await further posts from you.