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FutureSlim

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Okay, I'm a 19 year old female and I've struggled with weight all my life. Lost, gained, lost and gained more.
For the last 6 months, I've been on a real quest to lose weight and it's been such a struggle. I have lost a few lbs since May (see ticker) but right now, it's so hard.
I've recently been dealing with a little alcohol problem and ever since I've stopped drinking.. I can't stop binge eating. Every single day, week, month is the exact same.
I'll eat the right breakfast, lunch and dinner, I'll drink the water, do the exercise, eat the fruits.. but then at night.. I will have a serious moment of weakness and it'll end in a big binge. I just cannot stop. I don't know why.
I suffer from anxiety and depression.. so I don't go out, don't work, don't see anyone.. and I recently decided to sort myself out, stop drinking, get healthy, lose weight etc.. and I just have zero control over these binges. I honestly don't know what to do.
It's so great that I do so well in the morning and afternoon and even the evening but then bam, it's the night that does it.
I feel like I'm just jumping from one problem to another.
I don't really know what to say but I just thought maybe I could ask for some tips and some advice and for some help.
Thanks for reading and thanks in advance. :(
 
I've read that people will often trade one addiction for the other -when they give up drinking, unless they resolve the problemt hat lead to the drinking problem, another addiction will be substituted - whether that be gambling, food, shopping, etc..

Are you doing anythig for your anxiety/depression? have tou been diagnosed by a doctor for these? and are you getting any kind of treatment for them? If the answer is no, then stop right n ow and make an appointment immediately..

why are you having trouble with the binges in the evening - are you eating too few a calories early in the day and you're hungry or is there something else at work?

I would strngly suggest keeping a food/mood journal and write down how you're feeling in additiion to what you're eating and put a pattern to it..
 
I used to see doctors, psychs etc for my depression and anxiety this year. I was also on different types of antidepressants but I suppose it all got too much for me and I thought I could get better by myself..
I'm not sure why I binge at night. I eat enough during the day but I find the night time to be a really depressing and lonely, dark time and I suppose food is a comfort which reminds me of the day time, as stupid as it sounds.
 
not stupid -it's a reason... and if you know what the reasons why you do something - sometimes it's easier to correct the behavior...

you might want to leave yourself some calories for the evening so you can have a snack -and then plan some activities for yourself so that you willhav something to do - crafting, reading, bubble baths, something to take your mind off of eating...
 
i used to have a simalr problem i dont know if this is true for you ,, but i was on a really strict diet but i was conestly hungry so if i cheated evan the littlest bit i just let go completly and binged so now i space out smaller meals more freqently throughout the day to stay full maybe this would help for you
 
Exercise instead

You are probably bing eating because you may feel bad. You hope the food makes you feel better. Exercise instead. When you get hungry, hop on the treadmill for 5 minutes. Chances are this will take your mind off your issue. Plus when you get off the treadmill you will feel better becuase you have replaced a bad habit with a good one.
 
I can truly relate to you as I've dealt with substance abuse issues as well as an eating disorder for years.
I guess one question is, how much are you eating during the day? It's so important to eat consistantly and ENOUGH so you are not starving come 9:00pm.

Also, have you tried support groups like O.A? They cater to all types of eating disorders and you'll find all different age groups as well. Like A.A., you can get a sponsor who will support you on a daily basis.

My only other thought is talking to your doctor again. I've had that mentality of wanting to do it "on my own" as well but in the end, some people just need the added help that medicine can provide. Maybe you could look into therapy again and a good psychiatrist to get you on the right track.

I wish you the best,
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