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    Binge help?

    I decided to post this on here since i've noticed all of you are trully helpful to me, and some of you are really well body-wise-educated.

    I have a hardcore issue with eating disorders, but off topic i can't stop binging like literally i can't and that brings me to purging. I know this is bad and terribly hard on the body, but it's an eating disorder and since i have no insurance or anything i'm not getting any medical help. My question is to other binge eaters or anybody actually, do you get dizzy while binging? I seriously feel like losing my mind, my heart starts to race and i get super super dizzy.
    My binges consist of 7000-10,000 calories. Really.

    Anyway as ALWAYS. I really really appreciate any support. Thank you!
    Hey mates! I'm Erick and 20.

    Re-Started induction on: September 17th 2009
    HW: 215 lbs *NOT on atkins*
    Weight 1st day on atkins : 191.58 lbs
    CW: 188.93
    GW1: 180 lbs
    GW2: 175 lbs
    GW3: 165 lbs
    GW4: 155 lbs
    GW5: 140 lbs

    I stand 5'8.5
    Tags: binge, help?
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    Re: Binge help?

    You need help that we are not capable of giving here.
    There is a free hotline you can contact to get some help You can phone National Eating Disorders Association's hotline at 1 800 931 2237. Please do and try to get some help. Wish you lost of luck.
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    • #3
      Re: Binge help?

      i had a problem in the past with bingeing because my gut was horribley damaged and could not absorb food properly so i was always hungry its better now though

      but what i found was to eat extra high fat like around 78% fat 20% protein 2% carbs that way i could eat tons of food and still lose weight

      10% of fat can be converted to glucose
      58% of protein can be converted to glocuse
      carbs are all 100% i think and some do bad spikes and such which are much worse

      try eating only the lowest carb foods that way you can eat alot of food and still be good with your diet

      i could not eat any of the higher carb vegetables like spaghetti squash or even tomatos because id eat to much and not lose weight

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      • #4
        Re: Binge help?

        Wow I could have written that Erick. I've done TOO well at binging and it's it in the recennt past pretty bad. I have those symptoms you described (other than the purge part). I would do Papa John's x-large pizza sometimes 3-4 times a week and wolf it down and get that heart race/sick thing going on just like you. I would get excited at work to pass Little Caesars where you could walk in and pick up a ready made pie so I could race home in a sweat to sit down at my table and eat it. Weird but true and very controlling...

        When I started Atkins I was really focused on the "big" steak. Large portions as that's what I needed to satisfy myself. I wasn't really in induction until probably a week once my body agreed with what I was doing. Have a 20 ounce porterhouse for lunch and see how your body reacts!

        Now I have no desire or interest in the binge thing. My appetite is under control and if anything that alone is an excellent reason for me to stay on Atkins.

        It is a psychological thing and I'm sure there's help out there for it. I'm just stating my opinion as I really do relate.

        Best to you.
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          Re: Binge help?

          I'll ditto what Liv said... we can't give the advice you need here, but we are very sympathetic to your difficulties. Please do call that hotline. I'm sure you'll get good info and advice.
          You've taken a big step in asking help here, so I know you can take other steps, to professionals, and get the problem beat.
          All the best and hugs to you. Keep us posted.
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          • #6
            Re: Binge help?

            Erick...I have no words of wisdom, just words of encouragement and caring. I hope you find the professional help that you need...and I know you'll do great. I wish you all the best...Pam

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            • #7
              Re: Binge help?

              From one bulimic to another-

              Listen, there are a few places you can go to start, but you're going to need to get some professional help if you can't get this managed on your own - and I couldn't.

              You can start by heading to the library and doing some reading on the disorder and treatment techniques for the disorder. You can also contact Overeaters Anonymous and find out where they're meeting close to you. There are OA chapters that have bulimia specific meetings/focus. It's a place to start.

              BTW- Therapy is cheaper than medical treatment of the things caused by purging, I'm here to tell you. You and your health are worth doing what it takes to get this manageable for you.

              Hang in there!

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              • #8
                Re: Binge help?

                I don't know where to start, like maybe i wasn't expecting you guys to have any advice on how to stop my eating disorder because i know it's something a psychologist, doctors and whatevs need to do, but just knowing all of you took the time to read this means a LOT to me, i really really appreciate it and that's why i love this forum.
                And i know this wasn't atkins related but all of you are such great people

                Thank you so much for the advice and good wishes <3
                I'm here for all of you too.
                Hey mates! I'm Erick and 20.

                Re-Started induction on: September 17th 2009
                HW: 215 lbs *NOT on atkins*
                Weight 1st day on atkins : 191.58 lbs
                CW: 188.93
                GW1: 180 lbs
                GW2: 175 lbs
                GW3: 165 lbs
                GW4: 155 lbs
                GW5: 140 lbs

                I stand 5'8.5

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                • #9
                  Re: Binge help?

                  Originally posted by ErickSanders View Post
                  I don't know where to start, like maybe i wasn't expecting you guys to have any advice on how to stop my eating disorder because i know it's something a psychologist, doctors and whatevs need to do, but just knowing all of you took the time to read this means a LOT to me, i really really appreciate it and that's why i love this forum.
                  And i know this wasn't atkins related but all of you are such great people

                  Thank you so much for the advice and good wishes <3
                  I'm here for all of you too.
                  You are worth the time, Erick...now you take good care of yourself

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