Eating Too Much?

Hi everybody,

I'm not certain if this post belongs here, but I'd thought I'd give it a shot. Does anyone know if eating too much would be considered a type of eating disorder? I have the worst habit of inhaling everything in sight until I make myself sick with bloat. Today, for example, I dropped into Sonic's for a milkshake...my diet's been all to hell recently...and while I was drinking it I started to feel a little sick because it was so rich. Well, I basically forced myself to swallow every single drop, and I was so nauseated afterwards that I almost threw it back up. I've noticed this pattern throughout much of my life, and has lead me to develop endless problems with my weight. Most of my family is obese and I used to be no exception--until I turned 15, and whittled myself down to 124 lbs. Now it seems like the weight is starting to creep back--I've gone from 124 to 160 in only a few months, despite daily 45 min. interludes on the treadmill--and I'm trying to get to the root of my problem, which I suspect might be psychological? It seems like I have so many problems, what's another one to add to the pile, I suppose.

If anyone has any ideas, I would appreciate your comments. Thanks for reading.

~Alexiel

((((((((( Hey Organic!...cool name!)))))))))))))

Yes, over-eating can be classified as "Compulsive Over-eating" however; if the situatiion seems to be getting out of control & you're feeling badly about it (and it sounds like you are?? ) get a referral from your GP (regular doc) to talk w/ staff in the Dietician's Clinic. They can evalaute your eating habits/feelings, etc....then maybe if needed they can set up an appt. w/ an "eating disorders specialist" Any kind of unhealthy eating that is a definite "problem" can usually be considered a "disorder"

Welcome........we all come from different shapes & angles (backgrounds)

(((((((((((( DAYZEE9))))))))))))))))))

Aside from the actual diagnostic question, there's the fact that you're not eating "intuitively," if you will. I do this, too, so some extent -- there's always that voice in my head saying "clean your plate..."

Therapy is a good option for dealing with this. One of the short term, behavior oriented models can maybe help you learn to listen to your body's hunger signals, rather than ignoring them.

Good luck.

(((((((Dayzee, Genevieve )))))))

Thank you both for your support. It's relieving to know that there is a name to what I'm experiencing. You know, I've never spoken to my therapist about my eating problems. I think now is a good time to start. I have an appt. on Thursday; I'll talk to her about it then.

Thanks again

~Alexiel

Hi Alexiel ...btw what a pretty name.

I used to go up and down as a teen nothing major, but then began to starve myself for control issues.

My older sister on the other hand had issues of being overweight most of her life especially when she was down or stressed it seemed to be worse.

She seems to "medicate" herself by overeating. Using food for comfort. She feels she's treating herself because she's had a bad day etc. She doesn't at times even realize (so she says) that she is overeating.

I think she does and that she's in denial. Unfortunately, it's gotten pretty bad at this point. I'm close with her and I feel for her. I'm worried for her, but anyway.

I don't know if you can relate to any of this. Just thought I'd throw that out there if you can.

Good luck!

Take care
Eva

I usually go without eating all day then have main meal at 10:30 pm, have been doing this for manyyyyy years, I'am soooooo over weight but do not eat as a compulsive eater

Eating too much can be a form of an eating disorder. Obisity or extreme thinness can be caused by a thyroid gland problem. It can also be a pyschological problem though. Just be sure that you don't fall into any of the binge dieting stuff, because can cause many problems. My advice would be to see a nutritionist. Also if something doesn't make you feel good just remeber that you don't have to eat it. You are a strong person, you know what you want. If something doesn't agree with you then don't do it... You have the power..

I was raised to think of food as a comfort it helped the hurt of ppl saying hurtful things about me, now I over eat hoping to feel better
Angie

why are certain foods called "comfort foods"? that right there sets up a thought process that i'm sure many of us have experienced. i also think it has to do with control.....at least it does for me. i hope your session with your T went will and am anxious to hear how you're feeling now.....pat

oh thank God I found a site that actually believes or says overeating is a disorder. I have looked all over the place and they mostly always only have anorexia listed. Thank God I am not alone anymore!

Hi everyone. I can so relate to what each of you has said.

When I was little, (the only girl and youngest) my father used to take me everywhere. He always bought me something to eat. "Here, have an ice cream, but don't tell your mother" etc.

I was ten when he died and no one knew what to do for me, so instead of hugs which were uncomfortable in my family, they gave me food. "Here have a Snickers bar. Good, eh?"

Not only did food become my connection to my father, it also stepped in for the "hugs" and comfort I didn't get after he passed away. So now I confuse hunger with my emotions and eat when tired, mad, glad, sad etc.

I have been losing and gaining weight for thirty-eight years now. And even though I know the reasons why, and I know how to lose the weight, I still continue to overeat and / or snack. I'm blowing up like a balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade.

Wave to me when I float by!

Petunia