Compulsive Eating

Hi- I am new and a compulsive eater. I suppose I have always eaten a lot. When I was younger it wasn't a big deal because my metabolism was going ful throttle but when i started to see the effects of unhealthy eating on my body, i never could quite make the transition into controlling what I ate. It doesn't help that I am a control freak by nature, and so overeating not only stresses me out because of wieght gain but primarily because it make me feel out of control. When I am eating, I feel as if nothing and no one can stop me from it. And when I am done I feel worthless and hopeless. I need guidance. Any words of wisdom?

Hey, I'm sorry that I don't have any advice to give you, but welcome to the forums

hello notfullfilled
I also eat compulsively, some days its better than others but if I dont make a real effort not to then I can graze all day or fall into a terrible bulimic episode.I feel like I am drowning in food sometimes .It has got alot worse since giving up smoking ciggarettes-alot of the time I am not hungry but I am missing something.I put food where ciggarettes used to be.and when I start nibbleing I feel really out of control too.sometimes I think I need to change my mind -not lose my cool ,try to keep control but very often ,once I start eating compulsively the craving is just overwhelming.So I went to overeaters anonymous a couple of times (except they are so far from where I live) but their suggestion of abstinance by following a plan of 3 meals a day seems to work well for me (I think)its not for everyone but its good for me.sometimes I will eat lightly-fruit for breakfast,salad ,ryvita and peanut butter lunch and rice tofu or fish dinner ,sometimes more heavy food .and fruit in between lunch and dinner and loads of tea (too much) and fruit for desserts.it sounds pretty clean -its not I had pizza today and loads of dry fruit and nuts and my portions were too big ,tommorrow I will try to eat lightly.I have been eating crap lately(biscuits,crisps,puddings-which makes me more compulsive)) but actually I much prefer healthy foods really.I make wicked icecream from frozen banana and peanut butter and honey -just wizzed or banana and strawberry or chocolate or tahini and vanilla.and I love asian food.and organic rye bread and avocado.anyway yeah I really struggle with overeating (and bulimia and anorexia-although I am not thin ,I am still scared of food and have bad body issues)but the overeating is just a horrible addiction .I find nibbleing while cooking a big problem.maybe I should wear a mask or muzzle.I also saw some hypnotherapy C.Ds on the internet for overeating and bulimia I might buy one of them.But basically I still think I have had good days when I have stuck to 3 meals with no nibbles and apropriate amount for my hunger and maybe one fruit snack.on the other hand sometimes I think no plan and just going with what my body wants is best but that hasnt worked for me yet.I would also be intersted to hear what others try to do .cheers
blueflower