From TO KARINA, Age 14 - 12/13/04 - IP#: 207.231.98.xxx  Click here to reply  
Hey this is Rachael, I replied to your other message. I was reading somebody else's reply on your message, and it made me realize the stupidity of my comment. You don't have control over a binge, especially if you have BED(binge eating disorder). I should know---I have had major binges, sometimes 2-5 times a week, adding up to around 4000 calories! The best thing to do, like that other person said, is keep junk food out of the house. Stock up on healthy foods that you like the taste of. Find something that you enjoy doing, such as drawing, reading, painting, etc. I binge when I am feeling worthless, or bored, hopeless, etc. If you find something to do that you can take pride in, and makes you feel fulfilled, you may be less likely to binge. It may sound stupid, but that's what works for me. I'm sorry for misunderstanding you and everything--so...I just thought I would post this and straighten things out.And if the binging continues like this, then I would recomend getting help. Binging eating disorder is just as serious as anorexia or bulimia, and you shouldn't overlook it.
Reply from Karina, Age 19 - 12/13/04  - IP#: 24.84.212.xxx
thank you, Rach. I know it's a disorder and that it's serious. But it's tough finding something I take pride in whenever I wanna binge. I take pride in drawing. But I can't really draw when I'm studying...which is when I binge like crazy. But thanks for your advice. Fruit is good, but I don't have much at home. I'll go buy some. Thanks for your advice!!!