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User Profile: EmeraldCity29
EmeraldCity29 September 1st, 2019

I'm not sure what to say. I think I have a food addiction. I think I've been in denial that food is addictive. I'm thinking it's an addiction because it is an overwhelming, almost out of control urge to eat. It feels like this: you haven't eaten all day and are so hungry that you can't think of anything but getting food immediately. Except for me, I'm not hungry. I just want food so bad that it's almost painful. I had gastric surgery 21 months ago (which is why I'm never truly hungry), lost 80 pounds, and have put 30 back on since January. I'm disgusted with myself. I would love to be thinner, but the real thing that bothers me is my inability to do physical things without getting winded and out of breath. I can't even check the dang mailbox without breathing hard and breaking a sweat. It's ridiculous and embarrassing. Yet, I continue to binge eat. I just wanted to talk to someone. I'm not really sure what anyone can do to help me because I don't even know how to help myself.

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User Profile: DavidEss
DavidEss September 4th, 2019

@EmeraldCity29

Hi,

therapy therapy therapy.

To start you off, there is a self-help guide on eating disorders on 7cups. we can support you as you work through that.

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User Profile: EmeraldCity29
EmeraldCity29 OP September 4th, 2019

@DavidEss yes, I went through that. It's the 6 step thing, right? There's some helpful information in there.

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User Profile: DavidEss
DavidEss September 6th, 2019

@EmeraldCity29

Well done indeed! how are you finding it helpful?

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User Profile: Mikasa15
Mikasa15 September 4th, 2019

@EmeraldCity29 Hey there! I just want you to know, I care about you. I want you to live a happy, long, life. You deserve it. smiley

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User Profile: EmeraldCity29
EmeraldCity29 OP September 4th, 2019

@Mikasa15 thanks! That's very thoughtful.

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User Profile: Mikasa15
Mikasa15 September 4th, 2019

@EmeraldCity29 Your welcome!smileysmileysmileyheartyes

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