Compulsive Eating

[bandayed 0]

Hey Jonathan. I definately can go overboard but never really considered my self as a compulsive eater. I do sometimes get that feeling though that I am missing something great in the world if I don't eat it all. I try to rationalize and say it will be good later. 2 oreos now, 2 tomorrow is still 4 oreos. But then I just have to eat the 4 (or more) right away b/c I just can't defer the want. I unfortunately (or maybe fortunately so I don't seek it) don't get the feeling of peace afterwards, I am just so disappointed in myself and guilt ridden. I will say that since being banded I am restricted from this type of behavior since I rarely get a compulsion to overeat cottage cheese (LOL) but the feeling of unrest sometimes rears it's ugly head...I just try to go to bed, or leave the house when it happens................I think alot of us are right there with you buddy. BTW, great to see you here again!

[Alexandra 55]

Bandayed, this was just bumped by the spammer. Jonathan didn't bump it.

[S@ssen@ch 745]

What is this world coming to when even a specified forum isn't safe from spamming?

Geesh

[hairagain 0]

I have been reading this site for a long time but today is the first time I have read anything that hit this close to home. I have compulsions from hell sometimes. I had fill number two on Weds and now have enough restriction that I can't binge anymore. I am doing my best not to eat things I should not. It is still tough. Been to therepy some time back for these problems but didn't seem to help. Been thinking of trying a journal.

Any thought on that anyone??

[DonnaB 3]

I think a journal is a great idea. If you're honest with yourself in the journal you should be able to see patterns and trends. Even if you don't get relief from a compulsive behaviour, if you decide to go back to therapy, the journal will be a valuable tool for your therapist. I started keeping a food journal which has been both useful and enlightening.

[S@ssen@ch 745]

Been thinking of trying a journal.

Any thought on that anyone??

I think journalling is great. I've been doing it off and on since I was about 12. In the last 2 or 3 years, I started an electronic journal on my computer. Not a blog because it's a file kept on my computer and not in cyberspace. But I really feel it keeps me sane. No, I'm not on the verge or anything. But, it does help me sort out stresses in my life and help me to see things more clearly. I use it as a coping mechanism for those everyday stresses that can get you down. I keep a separate food journal simply because it's on a separate program on my hand-held/PDA.

Anyway you want, if you think it can do some good and you'll be consistent in doing it.........I say go for it! :typing:

[CCBSTX 0]

Good piece...It hit home!

Shawn