Hey...I'm a Jennelle too!
I've also been right where you are.
The scale used to rule my life, too. I also used to binge like nobody's business. Some good examples....an entire box of Thin Mint cookies, then a half-gallon of ice cream, then a sleeve of crackers with cheese on each one (that's about 12 slices of cheese). I've never taken laxatives, but I did take a bunch of ipecac once so I could throw up. I have yo-yo dieted my whole life...until now.
For years, I have known that I had an eating disorder, but I was too scared (or too in denial) to admit it. Finally, shortly before Christmas, I realized I had to do SOMETHING, or my disease was going to kill me. God led me to OA through Rochemist (a.k.a. "Miss Chris"), and there I found the tools to help me learn to live with my disease.
Being a compulsive overeater is just like being an alcoholic. It's not a matter of willpower or lack of willpower - it's a matter of a medically recognized addiction. With the right tools, the addiction can be managed and controlled. It's working for me - I've been "food sane" since December 21, 2003.
I urge you to read some of the "stickies" on compulsive overeating. Also, check out the OA site at
www.oa.org. You can also visit
http://www.oa12step4coes.org , which has links to online meetings and sponsors.
I'm glad you're here. Keep coming back.
Jennelle
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