[Sheila53]

Congratulations on doing something great for yourself!

In 1986, I went into an inpatient eating disorders program because of bulimia (I was one of the few overweight bulimics, although I'd love to be that "overweight" again!). It was the best thing I ever did. I wish I could have continued the outpatient program, but it was expensive and then we moved. While I no longer purge, I did binge during stressful periods in my life, and I'm painfully aware of what causes me to eat.

Being in an eating disorder program with people weighing as little as 90 lbs. and as much as 350 lbs. made me very aware of how much compulsive overeaters and anorexics think alike. I ate for the same reasons that anorexics didn't eat.

[Jenniffer]

Sandi..I've been so completely lost without you. It was wonderful to hear your voice though! We have alot to catch up on. How's this going?

[AngiKL]

Sandi,
Just curious if this is still going well? I researched and found one place in my area that specializes in eating disorders, but my insurance doesn't cover it.

I'm really trying to figure out what my overeating is all about. I'm more and more aware of the desire to stuff down feelings with food. They aren't clear feelings, but some I can barely feel in the first place.

Anyway, I need to go back to my regular counselor and tell her these things.

If you're still going to your place I'd love to know if you think it's still helping. I know you're doing great, just wondering if this is still part of the picture.

Thanks for your help!
Angi

[Sandi]

I am still going. My last visit seemed kind of boring. I am in a really good place right now. My head is on straight and I am just doing this thing. I think he has very little to do with it. We'll see how the next visit goes. I am thinking about stopping until I am at a place where I need some help unless we start to make some progress. I am in no way past my problem, but I kinda need to see where my current mind-set will take me.