New from SF Bay Area
Hi! I'm a 41 y.o. divorcing gal, living in the San Francisco Bay Area. I'm 5'8.5", 150 lbs. I've been in a "upward" swing for about 2 months, but worried I'm going to "fall". I'm a long-time binge/overeater (I can remember overeating at age 8!). Despite reading all these posts, I feel so alone in my world. However, I am looking forward to getting to know some of you, being able to share my struggles and really learn to believe that these behaviors do not define me. I have major body image issues, which has been since I can remember (grew up with a much older sister who alternated b/t anorexia & bulimia). My family in general was and still is very focused on appearance & weight. I pretty much want to eat when I'm not doing something. So if I'm working, I'm fine. As soon as I have "free time" or I'm at home, the temptation is there, regardless of my "mood". I know I have a lot of triggers, and I'm just learning how to recognize them, and interrupt them, which is really tough as I use eating as a way NOT to feel anything. Thank you for having this forum, I know it will help me learn to love life, to look forward, to have health & love.
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