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binge eating disorder?

My GP thinks I have this, I have been referred to my local mental health unit and a counsellor. I binge every day, I don't know why I do it but I hate myself for doing it but can't stop it. I'm petrified they are going to put me in hospital, I don't want to go in. Has anyone gone through this? How did you overcome it?

Update:

I'm 39 by the way, already taking antidepressants along with other medication.

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    I have the binge eating disorder. So i understand that urge to eat a lot. It’s not easy to control it but it’s possible. If you have a psychologist i’d talk more about why you binge or figure it out to why you do. That’s what i am going with mine. Also try working out. Maybe it can help you like it helps me. I weight train 3x-4x a week for an hr.

    Good luck :)

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  • DeAnne
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    If youre a teen, remember that the teen years are the absolute worst time of life. I am surprised any of us survive it. You are struggling with so much stress, pressures, changes... Your body and mind are trying to cope but ... its hard, dealing with unpredictable hormones and roller coaster emotions.

    The brain is a very complicated and delicate thing. It can get messed up and be unable to produce sufficient serotonin. This is called a chemical imbalance ... which is easily treated, very common and nothing to be ashamed of.

    It can cause depression, anxiety, panic, obsession, self harm/self hatred, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, sleeping problems, aggression/rage, anger, phobias, fears, helplessness, hopelessness, hypochondria, ADHD, paranoia, OCD, headaches, lack of interest in things, lack of motivation/ focus and much more.

    According to those who have gone to therapists, counseling and therapy dont help much. They are not even allowed to prescribe appropriate meds to help you get better.

    Tell a dr. about your symptoms and ask him for anti-depressants. Zoloft/Sertraline is a good one; most people thrive on it and it has no side effects. It enables the brain to function properly.

    With the right antidepressants, you will be much better, happier, calmer, confident, relaxed and normal. What a difference it makes!! You need them, so stay ON them.

    Then, find a big happy church, attend some groups there and have fun. Talk with the pastor/minister or the youth pastor/leader. They have more wisdom than you and I. And where else can you get FREE counseling?

    Troubled people need peace; a good pastor can show you how to have perfect peace. God loves you more than you can possibly imagine :)

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