Many Are Scared To Stop Binge Eating
A couple of weeks ago I sent out a survey… I wanted to find out what you think about what I’m trying to do out there in the binge eating disorder world. I got some great feedback and while thinking of what I would blog about today, I thought of the many people that shared with me that they are so scared to stop binge eating.
It’s true: To let go of binge eating is a very scary thought. It’s been comfortable for you for so long now and believe me, I was the exact same way years ago. After I told R. that I thought I had a weird relationship with food, I almost immediately wished that I could take it back. Now that my “secret” was out, I felt so screwed.
While there are tons of reasons why people are nervous about letting go of binge eating, I just want to talk about one right now.
Binge Eating = (Usually) Junk Food = Living Just A Little
It’s like when you are on vacation and you think “Just this week I will indulge instead of sticking to my diet”. It is freeing to undo all the food restrictions you might have every other time of the year.
Do people equate not bingeing to a boring and very bland life? (You have to admit, there is something exciting about planning a binge…)
But, let’s talk about really “living just a little” without binge eating.
Think of all the newfound confidence you will have, and think about how it will show to others.
Think about how much better you will feel.
Think about how much more energy you will have.
Think about all the extra money and time you will have.
Think about how much more you will enjoy your life!
Even though making the decision to stop binge eating seems hard to do right now, there’s no doubt in my mind that once you stop you will realize it was the best decision you could have made for yourself!
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hi i wanted to thank you for making this site. ive felt so alone for so long. i still struggle. but i do visit this site everyday for help. thank you so much, and by the way can i get your book at a store such as barnes and noble?
This article really hit home for me. I hadn’t formed my mind around it yet but I’m terrified to even think about stopping binge eating. The whole concept is so overwhelming that I’m paralyzed. I don’t know what to do or where to start so I do nothing. In a way it makes sense to be scared because this has been my life for as long as I can remember. The unknown of what my life would be like without the comfort of binge eating is scary. At the same time I know I should want to be healthy physically and emotionally and I do want that. I’m just scared to take that blind leap into recovery.
Hi helpless,
As of right now, you can’t get my book in bookstores. If you would prefer a more physical book to read, you can always buy the eBook and print it out. Many have done that! I hope that helps you.