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Aug 20, 2009, 09:54 PM
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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? |
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Aug 21, 2009, 06:02 AM
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 ((((((((((((((((( Zen888 )))))))))))))))) I don't really, those are two of my "coping" mechanisms too, (showers aren't my favourite places either..) hopefully some of the Wise Members will be along later 
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Aug 21, 2009, 08:58 AM
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Hi Zen, so are you very aware of why you are doing these things? What exact mechanism these coping strategies are performing? I would think that if you can break it down and understand it really well, especially when you are wanting to do it or doing it, you can either work through it or find a healthier way to accomplish the same thing?????
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Aug 21, 2009, 02:39 PM
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Hi Zen. Is there maybe some music you find particularly soothing? Or maybe a hobby that takes a lot of concentration? Stroking a pet if you have one? Do you have a garden you could sit in or maybe plants to prune/re-pot? I guess all I'm saying is you need a distraction when you feel like this but it has to be something you either find very soothing or really love doing. Sorry if this is no help.
Peace and Love, Julia xox |
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Aug 21, 2009, 02:41 PM
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 I will give some of your suggestions a try. Take Care, Zen888
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Aug 25, 2009, 10:34 AM
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Zen,
One of the tricks I used when I would have that urge to binge was to eat frozen grapes...yeah, I know it sounds weird. I would freeze several of the green grapes, waiting for them to warm up so I could actually eat them gave me time to slow down my well-developed ability to shovel down food whenever I felt uncomfortable. Once that urge passed then I could use my music, read even if it was reading the same sentence 12 times, Nature is one of my greatest healers. This year I could only manage a container garden after my planted one was beaten down by a storm. It soothed me in many ways... Numbing...anything that will make you pause before you self medicate. Journaling was, and still is, very helpful for me. It was difficult putting into words what was surfacing, my feelings and my fears along with anger. Mixed bag, for sure. Sometimes we just have to ride it out, too. Jme, but after awhile it took more of my energy to avoid them than to face them. Plus I didn't have to berate myself for the "distractions" I was using...if that makes sense? In Peace
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Aug 25, 2009, 10:45 AM
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Thank-you Catherine!
I have a therapy session on Wednesday morning so I will try some of your suggestions and report back.
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Sep 03, 2009, 05:26 PM
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So how's things going with this Zen?
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Sep 03, 2009, 07:38 PM
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After my in-take session with a mental health worker I didn't binge eat for 2 days. Then I gave in and ate a large pizza. I just felt like I poured my heart out to this person and was left feeling empty and traumatized from having to retell parts of my childhood and current life.
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Sep 03, 2009, 07:46 PM
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I'm sorry to hear it was so hard for you. I'm hoping big for you that things do get easier with time. But rather than feeling bad for having eaten the pizza, I really think you should focus on the fact that you managed to go 2 days, so you know you can, and you know now you have the strength to pick yourself up and start again.
Strength and Hugs for you, Zen. |
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Sep 04, 2009, 02:33 AM
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Honestly? I would have done the same thing... Feeling empty...my feelings exactly! So I would eat to feel filled up again, I didn't care that it wasn't the answer. I wanted comfort. In time, I didn't have to have comfort food, I slowly found other ways to comfort myself. Please don't beat yourself up, ok? It takes time and you are just starting. In Peace
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Sep 06, 2009, 01:11 PM
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(((((((((((((((((( Zen888 )))))))))))))))))
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