Binge eating????????

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Registered: 11-06-2003
Binge eating????????
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Sat, 11-15-2003 - 7:02pm
This will probably sound like a huge over-reaction, but I'm frustrated with this one. As I've posted before, my appetite has been non-existant for quite a while. It started disappearing about 3 months ago, then was gone completely until about 3 weeks ago. Then, there was one day where I just couldn't get full. I literally ate all day long. Then, the next day I was back to no appetite. It wasn't like the not being hungry after a huge meal type of thing, I just had no appetite. I went on like that for another 3 weeks. Today, I'm back to stuffing my face with anything I can get my hands on. During the non-appetite "phases", I would try to force myself to eat at least one thing every day. usually a one of those microwavable soup on the go things. But, even that wasn't a daily thing. I don't know if this is something to worry about or not. The only thing I can compare it to are alcoholics who binge drink. I don't think I have an eating disorder, but then I don't know what's causing this wild fluxuation in my appetite either. Is it the depression? I just don't know. I may be over-reacting, it's just weird. With my depression before, this never happened. of course, before I didn't have the noise in my head either. If anyone has any input, I would appreciate it. Thanks.

Traci

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Sun, 11-16-2003 - 12:58am
Traci, I can understand why you are so concerned about your kids. But think about it this way, if you really are a danger to yourself, then you won't be able to have custody of your kids if you're dead! Sorry to put it so bluntly, but I feel it's important. If you are not yet at that point of being an immediate danger to yourself, I would think the therapist or doctor would not admit you to an inpatient ward...but maybe refer you to someone who could help.

Please, I'm just concerned about your physical and emotional health...I would really like to see you get help...but please keep us updated in any case.

Rose

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Registered: 07-18-2007
Sun, 11-16-2003 - 1:13am

(((((Traci))))), the person to call can be your therapist, a hotline where you can be anonymous, your local crisis unit, etc.

 

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CL-ladybug987

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Registered: 11-06-2003
Sun, 11-16-2003 - 2:10am
Barb,

Thank you for your post. I am hanging on, I just feel so out of control right now and I'm scared because of it. I haven't belonged to a church in about 3 years. I just can't seem to find one where I fit in. My faith took a big blow and I don't know how to go about finding it again. I'm glad I found this board because otherwise, I'd be totally alone. So, thank you again.

Traci

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Registered: 07-18-2007
Sun, 11-16-2003 - 2:28am

You can just drop in here and there.

 

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