[tristan]

Hello (:

I just had one and a half box of ice cream, after my huge dinner with falafel and potatoes. Needless to say, I'm an overeater, and I have been for the past two years or so. It all started when I was in a pretty ****ty lifesituation, and food seemed to be the only thing that made me feel better. It wasn't the food that made me want to eat, it was to simply have something to swallow. It kind of felt like I was swallowing my problems along with the food, you know? And it also in a weird way kept me company..

But for the past six months, I am no longer in that ****ty lifesituation. I have pretty much everything I could ever ask for, yet I still overeat! It's the only thing that still keeps me from being happy. And it's not that I want to be a size zero, because I know I'll never reach that size - it's simply not me, so it wouldn't suit me either - but it's just that I don't recognize myself in the mirror. Those XL-clothes belong to someone else, not me. It's just hard to cope with having your whole body change, if you know what I mean... so after six months of unsuccessfully trying to beat this myself, I've come on here to maybe help and be helped by others in the same situation. ^_^

I've gained 44 pounds (help!) over the past two years... but tomorrow I'll try to get back to the person I used to be. Because who I am now only reminds me of that wreck I once became. I just wanna be myself again.

x

[leslie789]

hey tristan, my situation is very similiar to yours ive gained 25+ lbs in the last year from overeating. it is SOOO hard to stop, i try to look at it as though it is an addiction. i dont binge as much anymore because i count how many days i have gone without doing it. it really helps to plan exactly what you are going ot eat each day. i always have this binge cloud hanging over me but when i look back at the day and realize i succeeeded and ate only exactly what i planned it feels so good! only you have control over yourself. im sure you will find great support here!!

[paris81]

Hi Tristan,
I hope that this will be a place for you to heal and get over your problems with food and eating. It's nice to find a forum where everyone is on the same boat, no judging, just encouragement. Good luck!

[tristan]

Thanks for the welcoming. ^^ Yes, it really seems like a wonderful place for support and inspiration! Everyone seem so kind and helpful.