[luckymommy]

I'm an addict and am doing my best to manage my addiction. I've been doing alright....although I can't say that I've been binge free for any respectable amount of time.

Today, I'm worried that I'm going to binge, which is why I'm posting here....so that I can surround myself with those who get it. I'd love advice and support, but even if not, then at least a place to voice my concern.

I have a migraine that is pretty bad, making it hard to think, much less type, so please bare with me. I have chronic daily migraines (for those of you who don't know), but some days are worse then others and this day is worse. What triggered this is my son...he has Chicken Pox (despite having been vaccinated). This really sucks because he has terrible itching and the stress of keeping him from scratching has been intense at times (I won't bore you with too many details).

Ok, so that's probably enough to set off a binge for me...but wait! There's more! I'm also having PMS. My boobies are so sore that they hurt all the time as they rub against my bra or my shirt (if I take the bra off). Ugh!

I've already consumed my calories for the day and haven't had dinner yet. :/ I'm just hoping to have a very small dinner, but I think even a regular sized dinner would be better than binge eating.

What do I do when I feel like so much is stacked against me at the moment? I'm hoping to go for a little walk right when my husband gets home from work. I hope that will help me feel like I got out of the house since I"m feeling somewhat trapped here.

Thanks for reading....I'm really hoping I can make it through so that I don't experience the major disappointment, regret and discomfort I have post-binge. I'm only 2 lbs. from goal. I gotta do this once and for all!

[erinmarie312]

I know you said you wanted people who get it to respond. I don't binge eat but I wanted to be here for you anyway Maybe eat the raw stuff? Like celery with peanut butter maybe? Or just focus on those two pounds, your so close!! Or think about that workout your going to have to do to make up for the extra calories? If I'm not helping I'm sorry, lol. Just wanted to be here for you.

[luckymommy]

Thanks Erin! Of course anyone who is kind and has the time and will can respond...and you most certainly are! Thanks so much!!!

[xxkaleidoscopic]

I'm so sorry to hear you're feeling this way, and I offer you my support. <3 Maybe eat some celery and carrots if you're just looking for the feeling of consuming something. Or take a nap if your migraine is that bad, and maybe you'll feel better waking up? Hugs from afar!

[Crazy Newfie Jen]

I've been "healthy living" for all of 4 days, and I'm still not over my binges yet. However, the one thing that I found that has worked for me, is to binge on healthy food, like fruits and veggies. It satisfies the urge but doesn't add the pounds. I also have found that during that time, I want to binge so this has helped me through it (PS. I know exactly how you feel lol)

[popspry]

I ate almost a whole 12 oz bag of chocolate chips plus at least 2 cups of ice cream with sprinkles and chocolate syrup today. Yes, really. Don't be like me. 2 weeks on plan and then I eat thousands of calories in an hour.

[luckymommy]

I like the idea of binging on healthy foods. I'm still able to think semi-straight, but there are those times when I just can't even make a good decision to save my life..it's like the rational part of my brain has been held hostage and the crazy inner child takes over! I can relate popspry....I've been there lots of times except that when I binge, I can't even remember everything I've had.....it's kind of a blur. Thanks for all of the support fellow chicks. I've been holding on because I know tomorrow will be a better day and if I can just make it through tonight, I'll wake up feeling so proud of myself. I think if I can make it through this time, I'll gain lots of confidence....or so I keep telling myself! Also, the migraine is a bit better.

[Sunnydays]

I know how hard it is dealing with binging. This past year I have unfortunately become a really heavy binger. Like atleast every other night. My life hit the fan and it food was what comforted me...you get the picture. I know it's so hard not to binge on some days. Stress seems to be causing the urges for you so I'd do something relaxing. Take a long hot soak in the tub, take a long walk, paint your nails, listen to some good music, and watch your favorite tv show. Call up some friends. Talking to friends is so much fun and gets your mind off the binging! :-) Good luck!

[SarRawrNaomi]

I binge under stress too. I hope everything went good for you today.

[misski]

What usually help me is eating a lot of mints. Not exactly sure if that will help anybody, but in general, naturally suppressing your appetite (and making your mouth taste weird from the mint) will help avoid binging... at least for me. I'm not really an expert so if that doesn't help, I'm sorry!

[LotusFlowers]

Glad I came across this section. Had a real hard time last night. I've been sticking to my diet for the past 2 weeks and suddenly yesterday at about 9pm I want to make a run to mcdonalds. I don't eat salt on anything, no grease so me going there would have definitally kicked me off the wagon. I even took my greedy bag with me..

My greedy bag is basically this black tote bag I carry, and I stuff my fast food in it so no one sees it. I kept telling myself I was just carrying the bag to carry my wallet but I knew I was carrying that bag to smuggle food. I had a mental argument in my car which involved me cursing myself out with alot of "STFU Chunky, you can't have a hamburger!" and words of which I can't repeat up here but in the end, I didn't go to Mcdonalds, I stormed back in the house, grabbed a apple and a orange and stuffed them in my gullet and went to sleep. I'm still craving something salty today but I am not gonna give in.

What makes matters worse is, at my job, (never fails) someone is constantly asking me to make a trip to mcdonalds for lunch, and I have to refuse everytime but unfortunately this person has a bad memory and therefore it's almost a daily battle.

My cravings are depending on certain things. Mostly I want something salty or something with alot of sauce, specifically tomatoe sauce. I don't know why that is but I try not to cave in. It's especially had to deal with my salt problem with the summer here and cookouts springing up everytime I turn around.

We can do it though... we just have to be strong. lol try not to mentally curse yourself out too much though. I mean.. I was really mean to myself but it worked. lol