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Hi
I have never posted in this area before. But I am having to come to terms ( again ) with an addiction I have had all my life.
I have an ed. Its a compulsive eating disorder. I have kept it in check for a year because I can eat very few foods.

I amonth ago, I began going to an amazing herbalist. I was very fortunate to be able to get an appointment with him for a price I can actually afford. His consulations are all free at the herb clinic. Usually his students take the cases. But because my digestive system is so bad, he is seeing me himself. Huge honor that he is doing this. At no charge. And I pay what i can afford for the herbs. Because I am so fortunate, I must really follow the eating plan he sugests for me. But I am terrified of gaining weight. He wants me to eat squash and oil and switch from protien chicken to protein quiona and chick peas. I know he is right in what he suggests. But it is very very hard for me to follow. I need support. He sort of is upsetting the apple cart. For most people this would be fine. For me its way challenging because of my compulsive eating disorder.

Does anyone know of a good online support group for people who are food addicts. I tend to not be very good at the "AA" style steps and traditions. And the big book. I have my own spiritual path. I cannot disagree with the steps and traditions. i was in al-anon for a few years. So I am familiar with them. I went to OA many years ago. But I tend to not deal well with the big book. steps and traditions.

Does anyone have any good ideas for online support? Because of my digestive system I can eat few foods. No chocolate no sugar wheat. For years I have not been able to eat most foods. I can only eat foods that are low in fiber and very low in acid. I am not anorexic. But I am terrified of gaining weight. An all too familiar pattern in my life, weight gain. And then I get very depressed if I gain weight. Thanks

[zbmom]

I would honestly think weight watchers. A lot of people in that program have food addictions and eating disorders and it's not a 12 step base, just a support program. Accountability and friendships.