Binge Eating when Nothing to do

Hi all,

I'm a chronic binge eater. I have found that I have this weakness where, when I'm at home and have nothing to do and no one is present which is (99% of the time). I need to have something to eat. Whether or not I'm hungry it doesn't matter. The urge doesn't die till I have something.

I try to shift focus by watching a show or movie but the entire time I'm distracted with the thought of getting something to binge on and I end up getting annoyed because of it and give in to the urge.

I've noticed that when I'm around people, I don't binge at all. It's not that I control because people are around me but it just doesn't bother me for some reason.

When I'm alone, it happens and more often than not and I lose the battle.

I have replaced the bad stuff with some healthy stuff though but still I could do without those extra calories.

I would absolutely be grateful if you guys can share how do I deal with this. I feel so abnormal when this happens as if I'm not in control of myself and then this leads to being depressed at lack of self control and that there is something wrong with me.

Thank you!