Svetlana ? asked:


I’ve been bingeing every day now for like a month! It’s SO tiring! I’m just trying to lose weight without having to binge. It’s like my brain is trained to do this every night, and it’s really making me gain TONS of weight…HELP!!! I’m not even crash dieting. Please, just give me a way to train my brain not to binge. Help very much appreciated.

taylor asked:


My friend claims she only makes herself throw up once a month, but when she does, she continuously does it for about a week. That’s followed by terrible depression. It seems she likes to hide her depression though so I never really know when she’s faking happiness. I’m happy she’s confided in me, but I don’t know if this is very serious or not. Should I take this lightly or try to get her help?

Thank you, not really the best way to resolve this but your answers are better than nothing.

Sammie asked:


I am obsessed with calories and healthy eating. I exercize everyday for 30 minutes–running. If i eat too much i eat very little the next day and i fall asleep feeling bad about myself. I am not overweight and i am not underweight either. I always make sure i am not eating too many calories and getting enough fruits/veggies a day. I don’t know.. could i have an eating disorder?

*Mrs*Brightside* asked:


and i have only gained 5 lbs? i swear, this is a real question…….i started taking effexor, and it makes me binge eat…and i havent been able to stop for 1 day for 22 weeks…….and i do it multiple tim,es a day…and i have only gained 5 lbs………how?1?!?!?!?!? and how do i stop?!?!
im 13………
and i weigh 108 and im 5′4

One of the most common types of eating disorders is binge eating. In fact, it is more common that people think. There are methods to overcome binge eating. We will explore some of those methods. Keep in mind, that if you suffer from this disorder, you should contact a physician as soon as you can.

One of the most important steps to overcome binge eating is to feel good about yourself. Too often, negative self worth and low self-esteem are major causes of eating disorders. Take inventory of your kitchen; remove all the foods that you binge on. If the food is not there, you will not be as tempted to indulge. When you do your grocery shopping, avoid buying the foods that you binge on as well. The idea is that you want to make it as difficult as possible to start another binge.

Keep a record of your eating habits in a logbook. This will help you and your doctor or therapist isolate the issues that trigger your episodes of overeating. This logbook should be very detailed and it should include what you ate, when you ate and how much you ate, along with anything, you feel may help overcome binge eating.

Another important step to overcome binge eating is to be open about the problem and talk to someone. It can be a therapist or someone close to you, as long as they are a good listener. Talking about it can help you deal with the problem and it may prevent you from lapsing into an episode.

To overcome binge eating, you need to be able to deal with issues that cause the overeating. Therefore, you need to find things that help you relax, other than eating. There are many things you can turn to that are safe, such as walking, riding a bike, riding a stationary bike, taking a bath or listening to relaxing music. This step varies on the person, so choose something that is relaxing for you.

Another thing that people do to deal with the thoughts of eating all the time is working with their hands. Try some arts and crafts or build something. This seems to be therapeutic for many people.

There are many good books available on how to overcome binge eating. If you suffer from this disorder, remember you are not alone. Talk to someone and seek help as soon as you can.

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hannah asked:


is anyone in the same situation and was losing weight
and now cant help it but over eat all the time
and is rapidly putting on weight
if so i do you control this extremity?

ash. asked:


I know they think because their fat and I know about it from school but the only thing we really didn’t go over is to why they would do it.Don’t they know what they are doing to their bodies and that they could die?

Alexandra asked:


I used to be curvy, but then I decided to model so I started eating A LOT healthier, working out and I lost weight.
I’m pretty thin now, and I eat, but I eat things like salad, baked salmon, chicken etc.
I used to eat everything before.
People think I have an eating disorder, but I don’t. It’s not like I eat a grape a day.
Yes I am thin, but I’m happier this way because I look good in photos and that’s what I care for.

wolvorrors asked:

Pamela is anorexic, bulimic, and on a mission to weigh as little as 40 pounds, something she feels is normal.

?Frostbite asked:


I have lost 8kg (17.6lbs) in 2 weeks and I eat next to nothing but I DONT exercise. So can someone still have anorexia if they dont exercise? Or is just the weight loss an immediate sign of it?