Bulimic
Hi! So i have periods of time when i eat a lot, having binge eating periods and then the next day i feel so bad about eating that much that i exercise a lot till i meet like 700 kcal per workout after that i feel exhausted and so bad about myself and i keep doing that. I wanted to loose weight from some time now and i’ve been starving myself. So i have two periods: binge eating periods and periods when i starve myself in order to loose weight because i am so obsessed with my weight and my body image.
@anonyGrapefruit430 Hi honey. I want to start off by saying I fully understand, feel, and empathize with where you are at right now. I have found and have learned from others that increasing your calories to a normal level each day will help to normalize and get out of the binge restrict cycle. Alongside feeling through urges to binge, and exercising in ways that are empowering and in alignment with the health of your mind and body.
I am sure this is already something you know. So maybe if it is hard to take action on this there is a journalling activity you could implement to connect with the part of you that is afraid to let this go. Ask that part to share every fear, thought, and feeling and just be there to listen and support and love. Spend some time together and then ask that part what they reeeally need, underneath the desire and craving to lose weight. Maybe this can help? But leave it if it doesn't resonate. I encourge you to reach out for professional help if you feel that is something that could be helpful. And I am here if you would like to chat further- feel free to reach out and message me:)
Sending you the best. You are strong as heck and I am proud of you for speaking up and being open to change.