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Emotional Eating Verses Hunger

A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭
Astoria, OR

Has anybody experienced emotional eating verses actual hunger? I have battled eating disorders all my life so the 2 seem to go hand in hand for me

December 15, 2018
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A MyObesityTeam Member

Yes, I was diagnosed with compulsive binge eating disorder 20 years ago . It’s a battle every day not to eat. Having a eating disorder is the worst kind of addiction.. because although all other addictions can walk away from theirs... a body needs food unless we just do liquid diets for rest of our life.. but then theirs still a chance of overeating that way as well.. so no win for us... getting a dietician on your side and seeing them weekly or every two weeks is a must..it can help a lot.

January 4, 2019
A MyObesityTeam Member

I go through it daily. Trying to find healthy alternative. Yes it is very hard

December 19, 2018
A MyObesityTeam Member

I constantly catch myself wanting or trying to find something to eat when I feel down, stressed, or anxious.

April 24, 2019
A MyObesityTeam Member

I eat to feel emotionally full and that is where I am making a mistake.

March 19, 2019
A MyObesityTeam Member

I am an emotional eater and it's worse at night. At times i will keep eating after feeling miserable and full

February 1, 2019

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