How do you stop the binge?
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How do you stop the binge?
| Wed, 10-27-2004 - 11:52am |
I've taken in a friend with Bulemia. She's stopped the laxative abuse and the purging, but not the bingeing. Now she's freaking out about her weight gaining and we are back to square one. She's falling into a depression. Any ideas on how to fight the urge to binge?

Hi Nuada,
I remember when I first decided to stop purging no matter what I still would binge at times. It's hard and it may take some time and most of all a good therapist or at least a 12-step group like OA or EDA. At the time I can't remember if I was seeing a therapist, but I was in OA and working actively with a sponsor. And if I wasn't seeing a therapist I know I eventually did again. Ultimately, IMO, you need a therapist to really get past an ED. There is too much emotional stuff involved and not just a desire to eat or a food addiction. The food addiction is just a symptom of something we are not dealing with on an emotional level.
Please let us know if you have any more questions.
Love & hugs, Kristina
The opinions I have expressed here are from my own experience and are not intended as medical advice or to take the place of your own physician's advice.
Love & hugs, Kristina