This discussion is now closed.
Check out other Related discussions
- How to be a genius in Maths entrance exam?
- Is QMUL scary to live in?
- easy A Levels
- Is Durham cozy or claustrophobic?
- Goldman sachs
- International Medical University - Consequences for Failing Semester 1
- please help me
- Should I resit my final year assessment
- Law with slightly poor gcses
- KCL, QMUL and UCl Law
- Is physics and maths tutor down?
- Any advice?
- Scare AngryJellyfish! Halloween 2024
- Would a 6 in English Language GCSE make it too hard to get into Medicine?
- How shall I email my teacher for a reference for University?
- Best laptop for pharmacy at uni?
- HELPPP!!! do sixth forms check gcse grades after admission!!???
- Scared of the 15th - alevels
- Terrified of gcse spanish speaking exam, help!!
- Inner forearm tattoo: is it a problem?
I'm scared I've got a problem...
I'm not really too sure why I'm posting this, in fact I'm having second thoughts even as I'm writing this, as I know a few people on TSR quite well and the thought of them reading this and what they might think scares me.
I'm not sure if i'm worrying about nothing, or what, but I think that I have a problem with eating. I go through phases of feeling like I have to eat literally everything in sight, and even when I've eaten lots feeling the need to consume more. I don't feel like this all the time, sometimes I'm ok for a couple of weeks, and then for a couple of days i'll feel like that all the time. And I seem to want to eat unhealthy stuff when I feel like that, anything really that wouldn't be counted as healthy, and when I feel like that I feel really out of control.
It hasn't really caused me any problems, except it's so hard to resist when I feel like that, I just feel like I have to eat stuff. I am overweight, but that's been a gradual thing really over a few years, and I'm not sure if its as a result of me doing these things, or perhaps just a general decrease in exercise and increase in food.
Tonight I went to the cinema and then I got back and ate a tesco value bar of chocolate (100g) i then ate a bowl of cous cous, some baked beans, some cheese, some macaroni cheese....all within the space of an hour, and I wasn't even hungry, just felt kind of like an overwhelming compulsion to eat.
Not sure why i'm posting this, or anything.....
Ruthie xx
I'm not sure if i'm worrying about nothing, or what, but I think that I have a problem with eating. I go through phases of feeling like I have to eat literally everything in sight, and even when I've eaten lots feeling the need to consume more. I don't feel like this all the time, sometimes I'm ok for a couple of weeks, and then for a couple of days i'll feel like that all the time. And I seem to want to eat unhealthy stuff when I feel like that, anything really that wouldn't be counted as healthy, and when I feel like that I feel really out of control.
It hasn't really caused me any problems, except it's so hard to resist when I feel like that, I just feel like I have to eat stuff. I am overweight, but that's been a gradual thing really over a few years, and I'm not sure if its as a result of me doing these things, or perhaps just a general decrease in exercise and increase in food.
Tonight I went to the cinema and then I got back and ate a tesco value bar of chocolate (100g) i then ate a bowl of cous cous, some baked beans, some cheese, some macaroni cheese....all within the space of an hour, and I wasn't even hungry, just felt kind of like an overwhelming compulsion to eat.
Not sure why i'm posting this, or anything.....
Ruthie xx
sometimes when I feel like eating at odd times it's because I'm bored and not actually hungry, I also have a need to nibble when I'm reading! But that's mostly apples because I love them so it's not too bad. Maybe if you tried snacking on fruit or drinking water to fill up? Although if you want to eat the unhealthy stuff that might not work. Couscous/macaroni cheese/baked beans are probably better than chocolate.
I think (a medic can probably say for definite) that when you eat large amounts your stomach stretches and gets a bigger capacity, so after a while you have to eat more to feel full, so maybe if you cut down for a while it'll gradually get easier feel full up. Not sure about this though...
Em
I think (a medic can probably say for definite) that when you eat large amounts your stomach stretches and gets a bigger capacity, so after a while you have to eat more to feel full, so maybe if you cut down for a while it'll gradually get easier feel full up. Not sure about this though...
Em
Hi ruthiepoothie,
I get a similar thing where I tend to want to eat all sorts, more than I usually would - I don't see the extra/random eating as a problem, but if it's affecting you emotionally/mentally then that's perhaps the problem. I feel that eating, as long as you have a pretty good balance, is just something you do. You shouldn't look down at yourself for eating any kinds of food though if you feel it's getting out of control, maybe try changing the foods you eat, the amounts maybe?
I still enjoy all sorts of food - healthy or not - sometimes when I go on random trips to the kitchen I pick up an apple, other times, some candy - either way it's yum!
Don't look at it as a bad thing, although if it continues to get worse for you, and you feel that you're losing more control over what/when you eat then maybe talk about it with a friend/family member.
You'll be fine! Try to step back and look at what you eat and when, and maybe tone down the amount you eat maybe, or try to keep to regular intervals if its really affecting you. Other that that, enjoy what you eat!
Take care, and good luck
~ j
I get a similar thing where I tend to want to eat all sorts, more than I usually would - I don't see the extra/random eating as a problem, but if it's affecting you emotionally/mentally then that's perhaps the problem. I feel that eating, as long as you have a pretty good balance, is just something you do. You shouldn't look down at yourself for eating any kinds of food though if you feel it's getting out of control, maybe try changing the foods you eat, the amounts maybe?
I still enjoy all sorts of food - healthy or not - sometimes when I go on random trips to the kitchen I pick up an apple, other times, some candy - either way it's yum!
Don't look at it as a bad thing, although if it continues to get worse for you, and you feel that you're losing more control over what/when you eat then maybe talk about it with a friend/family member.
You'll be fine! Try to step back and look at what you eat and when, and maybe tone down the amount you eat maybe, or try to keep to regular intervals if its really affecting you. Other that that, enjoy what you eat!
Take care, and good luck
~ j
Maybe it will help you to get in touch with a councelling service to help you uncover the reasons behind your compulsive eating. It's obviously nothing to do with your appetite. Maybe there are issues you haven't resolved that you're using food to escape from? In any case I think your doctor is the first port of call to get you referred to a councellor
One of my cousins compulsively overeats. She just has an insatiable appetite. She's not overweight, but has put on weight recently due to her obsessive snacking. In order to try and counter these problems she visited a hypnotherapist recently (over Easter I think it was) - and the hypnotherapist set out to put her off her favourite foods that she was eating loads of. It's worked to some extent - she no longer feels cravings for chocolate and crisps. She was also obsessed with cookies and now won't touch them. Hynotherapy isn't right for everyone, but it might be worth trying. Best of luck.
xXx
xXx
I don't understand how any type of eating problem can be called a disorder these days. The 'binge eating disorder' lessthanthree mentioned for starters- surely it really boils down to a lack of willpower? There must be a point when you can stop yourself doing it, even a little bit at a time until you sort the problem out. Or do I just not understand it properly?
I really think you ought to try learning to control this on your own before you visit councellors. I feel too many people are told to go and visit councellors and psychologists as a solution when it would probably do them more good and kinda 'build character' (ugh, horrible phrase) to do it themselves. Obviously I wouldn't say that about all disorders, life threatening ones for example, but since it only seems to be a few days a month or so when you get these urges it might just be worth trying to 'talk yourself round', reason with yourself, and ultimately find the willpower to just not eat.
That's probably not overly helpful but when it comes down to it a councellor/psychologist can't do anything for you that you're not prepared to do yourself.
I really think you ought to try learning to control this on your own before you visit councellors. I feel too many people are told to go and visit councellors and psychologists as a solution when it would probably do them more good and kinda 'build character' (ugh, horrible phrase) to do it themselves. Obviously I wouldn't say that about all disorders, life threatening ones for example, but since it only seems to be a few days a month or so when you get these urges it might just be worth trying to 'talk yourself round', reason with yourself, and ultimately find the willpower to just not eat.
That's probably not overly helpful but when it comes down to it a councellor/psychologist can't do anything for you that you're not prepared to do yourself.
lessthanthree
Eating Disorders Association
general helpline:
01603 621 414 (Mon – Fri 9am – 6.30pm) they also have a Youth Helpline for anyone under 18 with an eating problem:
01603 765 050 (Mon – Fri 4pm – 6pm)
Website: www.edauk.com
Overeaters Anonymous
Men and women recovering from compulsive overeating and other eating disorders that offer their support to other people with the same problem.
PO Box 19, Stretford, Manchester M32 9EB
Tel: 07000 784985
Website: www.oagb.org.uk
May be of some use to checkout the website?
general helpline:
01603 621 414 (Mon – Fri 9am – 6.30pm) they also have a Youth Helpline for anyone under 18 with an eating problem:
01603 765 050 (Mon – Fri 4pm – 6pm)
Website: www.edauk.com
Overeaters Anonymous
Men and women recovering from compulsive overeating and other eating disorders that offer their support to other people with the same problem.
PO Box 19, Stretford, Manchester M32 9EB
Tel: 07000 784985
Website: www.oagb.org.uk
May be of some use to checkout the website?
Thankyou, and thanks everyone for your replies. I guess you kind of confirmed what i was thinking, and its really getting to me and becoming more of a problem so i definitely need to do something about it.
And to puppy- it really does feel like a case of willpower, it feels like i have to eat, and i just can't resist it....and I feel so disgusting after I've eaten loads...
Will defnitely check out the websites.
Ruthie xx
I have that too, I try really hard to eat healthily, and succeed, until im in the house on my own. then i eat loads, all bad things like chocolate, crisps and icecream. Then I feel really ashamed and vow to eat really healthy the next day, and I do but it doesn't last long. I didn't realise it might be an eating disorder because I never make myself sick afterwards. Also I am perfectly in control around other peoiple, I'l even refuse dessert and stuff.
Sorry, this has really helped you at all, I just wanted to emphasise!
Sorry, this has really helped you at all, I just wanted to emphasise!
think of it like...how many grams/kgs do I poo a day...god thats a lot..I better stop...hmm i just realised that this sounds very silly... 
actually try enjoy being hungry knowing theres some lecious things that your gona eat later... eating constantly i dunno mqy stop you from actually enjoying food maybe not..or as someelse just mentioned it may be a disorder issue...ye ring those numbers...me thinks
actually try enjoy being hungry knowing theres some lecious things that your gona eat later... eating constantly i dunno mqy stop you from actually enjoying food maybe not..or as someelse just mentioned it may be a disorder issue...ye ring those numbers...me thinks
How about eat nuts? I looooooove nuts - especially pistachios and cashew nuts - but I'll eat any sort of nuts - the only nut I don't like is Brazil nuts and even then I don't mind it lol! Nuts is healthy but it's not considered to be healthy by all - but the fats in it are actually healthy unsaturated fat that you need anyway, so it's healthy
Love nuts so much - I can empty a whole big packet in 2 days love it love it love it!
Love nuts so much - I can empty a whole big packet in 2 days
love it love it love it!irisng
How about eat nuts? I looooooove nuts - especially pistachios and cashew nuts - but I'll eat any sort of nuts - the only nut I don't like is Brazil nuts and even then I don't mind it lol! Nuts is healthy but it's not considered to be healthy by all - but the fats in it are actually healthy unsaturated fat that you need anyway, so it's healthy
Love nuts so much - I can empty a whole big packet in 2 days love it love it love it!
Love nuts so much - I can empty a whole big packet in 2 days
love it love it love it!It's 'healthy' fat, fair enough, but just over a 100g of nuts (usually a small packet) is a woman's daily allowance of fat (depending on which nuts you have they're between 50 and 65% fat). I wouldn't recommend eating them in vast quantities. They make good replacements for really unhealthy snacks (at least theres no salt/sugar/e-numbers etc.) but if you eat a lot of them, you will get fat.
My advice is to get a packet (or is it punnet?) of strawberries or rasberries each day and snack on them. Tasty and juicy.
I go through periods where I eat loads of junk, but the fact is the more I eat the more I crave it. Try not to let yourself get into a position where there's lots of junk in the house and you should be okay.
I go through periods where I eat loads of junk, but the fact is the more I eat the more I crave it. Try not to let yourself get into a position where there's lots of junk in the house and you should be okay.
puppy
I don't understand how any type of eating problem can be called a disorder these days. The 'binge eating disorder' lessthanthree mentioned for starters- surely it really boils down to a lack of willpower? There must be a point when you can stop yourself doing it, even a little bit at a time until you sort the problem out. Or do I just not understand it properly?
You don't understand it properly, and to be honest attitudes like yours only make people feel worse. Telling someone they should be able to control themselves, that it is only a lack of willpower, is ridiculous. Do you not think that if they could stop it, they would? If it were that simple there wouldn't be so many people suffering like this.
I think a lot is down to self-esteem, or rather lack of. Many people, including "normal" people turn to food as a source of comfort, celebration or whatever...so much so that food is almost inextricably linked to our emotions.
The problems arise when you lack the self esteem to feel ok in yourself without comfort eating. So you continue to eat, searching for that feeling...but when it doesn't come, you still feel bad. So you eat some more. Then you feel bad for not being able to stop and beat yourself up for being 'weak' and having no will power...which only leads to you feeling worse. So guess what? You eat again. It's a vicious circle, and unless you do something about the root problems, one that is very difficult to get out of.
*starbuck*
You don't understand it properly, and to be honest attitudes like yours only make people feel worse. Telling someone they should be able to control themselves, that it is only a lack of willpower, is ridiculous. Do you not think that if they could stop it, they would? If it were that simple there wouldn't be so many people suffering like this.
I think a lot is down to self-esteem, or rather lack of. Many people, including "normal" people turn to food as a source of comfort, celebration or whatever...so much so that food is almost inextricably linked to our emotions.
The problems arise when you lack the self esteem to feel ok in yourself without comfort eating. So you continue to eat, searching for that feeling...but when it doesn't come, you still feel bad. So you eat some more. Then you feel bad for not being able to stop and beat yourself up for being 'weak' and having no will power...which only leads to you feeling worse. So guess what? You eat again. It's a vicious circle, and unless you do something about the root problems, one that is very difficult to get out of.
I think a lot is down to self-esteem, or rather lack of. Many people, including "normal" people turn to food as a source of comfort, celebration or whatever...so much so that food is almost inextricably linked to our emotions.
The problems arise when you lack the self esteem to feel ok in yourself without comfort eating. So you continue to eat, searching for that feeling...but when it doesn't come, you still feel bad. So you eat some more. Then you feel bad for not being able to stop and beat yourself up for being 'weak' and having no will power...which only leads to you feeling worse. So guess what? You eat again. It's a vicious circle, and unless you do something about the root problems, one that is very difficult to get out of.
I take your point that low self esteem can be a factor. And certainly in such cases some form of help can be beneficial - be it psychiatric, or the support of a friend, or anything else.
That said, surely if we rush to label every difference in the way people eat as a disorder then it takes the decision out of their hand. Yes, someone could binge eat because of low self esteem, but if they think "well, I must have a disorder" then the onus is not on them to stop, but on someone else to cure them. I'm not saying that people don't benefit from psychiatric help, and I'm not saying that it is not needed at all. However, it is surely easier to blame something else for one's problems rather than taking responsibility, and the more society makes blaming everyone else legitimate, the less responsibility one has to take.
After all, look at the people who sue McDonalds because they are obese. The fact is it is their choice to walk into a fast food restaurant 3 times a day for a meal, and ultimately weight is a matter of personal responsibility. Yes there may be mitigating factors - the cost of the food, availability etc. - but McDonalds can't be to blame for you binge eating. Similarly, if you blame a disorder for the fact that when you eat a lot of junk food you want more, it is harder to stop.
*starbuck*
You don't understand it properly, and to be honest attitudes like yours only make people feel worse. Telling someone they should be able to control themselves, that it is only a lack of willpower, is ridiculous. Do you not think that if they could stop it, they would? If it were that simple there wouldn't be so many people suffering like this.
I think a lot is down to self-esteem, or rather lack of. Many people, including "normal" people turn to food as a source of comfort, celebration or whatever...so much so that food is almost inextricably linked to our emotions.
The problems arise when you lack the self esteem to feel ok in yourself without comfort eating. So you continue to eat, searching for that feeling...but when it doesn't come, you still feel bad. So you eat some more. Then you feel bad for not being able to stop and beat yourself up for being 'weak' and having no will power...which only leads to you feeling worse. So guess what? You eat again. It's a vicious circle, and unless you do something about the root problems, one that is very difficult to get out of.
I think a lot is down to self-esteem, or rather lack of. Many people, including "normal" people turn to food as a source of comfort, celebration or whatever...so much so that food is almost inextricably linked to our emotions.
The problems arise when you lack the self esteem to feel ok in yourself without comfort eating. So you continue to eat, searching for that feeling...but when it doesn't come, you still feel bad. So you eat some more. Then you feel bad for not being able to stop and beat yourself up for being 'weak' and having no will power...which only leads to you feeling worse. So guess what? You eat again. It's a vicious circle, and unless you do something about the root problems, one that is very difficult to get out of.
My point was that a counsellor/psychologist can't do anything you can't do yourself. Ultimately it's you that has to stop doing it. It's more complicated than simple will-power but it's the underlying principle of recovery.
Don't worry about what i might think please. Didnt realise you thought of this as such a problem. You know how much i eat at times (that 100g choc bar of mine was eaten after you left today when id already eaten loads and had pudding). i hope you feel better about this soon xxxxxxx
ps if you want to talk about please do
ps if you want to talk about please do
i binge eat sometimes.. especially like day 1-2 of my period. i just eat and eat and eat and i never get full!!!! i sometimes wonder why im not a balloon... i cant eat as much as i used to tho somethings changed since i started uni its quite weird. i used to be able to outeat most guys.
i think half of the problem is wen u binge eat and dont realise theres a problem, or worse, u no theres a problem but u dont do antyhing about it cz u enjoy it too much..
i think half of the problem is wen u binge eat and dont realise theres a problem, or worse, u no theres a problem but u dont do antyhing about it cz u enjoy it too much..
Related discussions
- How to be a genius in Maths entrance exam?
- Is QMUL scary to live in?
- easy A Levels
- Is Durham cozy or claustrophobic?
- Goldman sachs
- International Medical University - Consequences for Failing Semester 1
- please help me
- Should I resit my final year assessment
- Law with slightly poor gcses
- KCL, QMUL and UCl Law
- Is physics and maths tutor down?
- Any advice?
- Scare AngryJellyfish! Halloween 2024
- Would a 6 in English Language GCSE make it too hard to get into Medicine?
- How shall I email my teacher for a reference for University?
- Best laptop for pharmacy at uni?
- HELPPP!!! do sixth forms check gcse grades after admission!!???
- Scared of the 15th - alevels
- Terrified of gcse spanish speaking exam, help!!
- Inner forearm tattoo: is it a problem?
Latest
Trending
Last reply 1 month ago
Mum makes a big deal about me having locked my phoneLast reply 1 month ago
Will they put it on my medical records if I ask for stronger painkillers?Health
8
24
