I frequently binge eat when I have a painful memory or have to retell something from my past or something current.

It's either I binge eat on unhealthy foods such as pizza or I self-medicate to numb myself up.

My former psychologist suggested instead of doing the above mentioned things, that I have a warm shower. Sounds logical but I was abused emotionally and physically in a washroom twice by my dad who thankfully has passed on. So, having a shower or being in the bathroom/washroom is not comforting nor is it soothing.

Does anyone have any unique tips or helpful advice on how to stop myself from binge eating or self-medicating when my PTSD is aggrivated?