The Psychology Of Bingeing Behaviors PART 1 of 2 *March 2008

[vikiwozeya]

i wish more people could see this. you're awesome. thank you!

[Fiction1228]

wow, I didn't think that being contolled as a child with my food intake and being taunted and teased would be a legit reason.

becaue thats EXACTLY what happened to me

I always thought that it had to be like all of the other reasons i've read about, like feeling lonely or stressed or depressed or rejected or whatever.

and I was getting frustrated because I never linked my binges to feelings.

thankyou.

[losingweightroyce]

i use diet pills and fast after a binge usually

[Melanie62389]

This is very helpful and it explains a lot!

[misschic007]

you've made me realize that when i binge, it's when my family fights. i know how to control it now. thank you.

you know what you're talking about, and you speak the truth. you're my knight in shining armor [:

[50hellkat2]

Thank you for sharing. Very enlightening.

[sratrat78]

I thought it was interesting how you said people binge on things that remind them of the past. It made me think of my recent binges and its all been things me and my husband like to eat when we go out or stay in and watch a movie or whatever. This video really makes me think.

[todumb4]

why is there so much sadness in your eyes...

[xxanaselfdestructxx]

i realize who i am now- a messed up girl, something completely different from what i thought i'd turn out to be. it hurts so much when i realize that, and i look in my bathroom mirror and i can't see any trace of ME in those eyes. so, i bend over the toilet and purge away the food, and (psychologically speaking) purge away the little girl i was so it doesn't hurt as much.

thanks again for your videos Johnny :)

[xxanaselfdestructxx]

yea, i always analyze my binges before and after (because i have a lot of time before, like, i plan the trip to the grocery store and spend a lot of money on food) and i've finally figured it out.

It makes me feel like a child again. It makes me feel like I'm that little girl, before i was broken. I eat foods i ate when i was a kid- mac 'n cheese, kool-aid, lunchables, etc. etc. then when i'm done bingeing (continued)

[2014Olym]

Okay, I think this is the 6th or 7th time that I have watched this video (and the second part). Sooooo, i finally decided to comment. This video was so helpful for me. I was able to pretty much assess as to why I was bingeing constantly. Um, I am homeschooled, and 1-4 in the afternoon is like "binge time". I always want to binge then. Do you know how I can avoid bingeing during a time period, while staying in the house? Thanks.

I love you babe!!!! xoxoxo <3 <3

[MyOwnStickFigure]

Yes, I do! It's called distractions! Replacing old behaviors with new ones. Your first distraction can be to go watch my video "Replacing OCD rituals" - it's called something like that... it will really help

hugs and thank u

[shrinerspark]

Overeating... appreciating a nice big meal with all the fixings... is a cultural phenomenon where I live for a lot of people. Eating out, lots of booze, etc, are all also very common in college life. So I do often feel bombarded a lot of the time to eat eat eat.

[surrenderluv]

you have a great personality! i feel so attatched to you. I could listen to you for hours! keep being you xoxo

[lilkel86]

You have such great insight.

My ED is VERY much related to the idea of becoming undesriable and thats led me to over eat an get slightly 'podgy' an then become anorexic in the hope of finding a body i felt safe in...it worries me in my anorexia recovery that il swing the other way again.

[peppernme]

Johhny, so far what I've seen of this series is impressive. You know your stuff (for better or worse.)

There was a big focus on food in my family, but no abuse, substance (incl. food) abuse by family members, no real reason for my bingeing reasons. "Eating to numb... I've got that one. I'll have to check out the second part later. Love you, and your wisdom. :)

[MyOwnStickFigure]

My sweet Cinderella, there is always a reason. If there wasn't a reason or reasons my dear - you wouldn't be doing it. Think about it. These are the things you need to be processing in therapy or you will remain stagnent... love you

[theenchantedkitty]

My problems must have been from my sexual abuse childhood. I think eating raw takes me longer to chew which is good, so that I am more aware of my body signals and I dont overeat. OMG i've done that bingeing and childhood memories to comfort me. I should just try to do an aromatherapy instead. That's why I mostly gained weight and became unhealthy, because of people saying "come on, quit eating bird food". I felt like an outcast.Idont care anymore. I am such an outcast in many ways. celebrate it

[MyOwnStickFigure]

1. I am sorry you have a history of sexual abuse. I feel your pain.

Eating raw is a great way to connect with your inner being/self and body. Chewing is important in general, raw or cooked, it's what starts the digestive process and aids it.

What really defines an outcast, you know? We are all rebels in one way or another. Rebel on!

[theenchantedkitty]

Have you seen that video on chewing and spitting? Its on here somewhere.

[Godlvr2007]

you are so wise in what you say! keep up recovery! you're awesome!

[MyOwnStickFigure]

Thank you. I am very proud of myself for this piece as I really use my logical mind here. I'm so glad I posted it after months ago of making it!!!