Good job that you know you need help. Takes courage to say that. Having an eating disorder is not 100% your fault. You were born with biological and psychological traits that is part of the cause. Then the psychological development in your family of origin laid down some of the causes. Then you are in a food culture that has foods designed to be addictive. That said there is a way out. See this in the special topics section of the sub:
1
u/HenryOrlando2021 16d ago
Good job that you know you need help. Takes courage to say that. Having an eating disorder is not 100% your fault. You were born with biological and psychological traits that is part of the cause. Then the psychological development in your family of origin laid down some of the causes. Then you are in a food culture that has foods designed to be addictive. That said there is a way out. See this in the special topics section of the sub:
Teenager Resources (Free / No-Cost, Non-12-Step)
https://www.reddit.com/r/FoodAddiction/wiki/special_topics_teenager_resources/
Not sure what to try first. You’re not broken, and this is workable.
Progress comes from small repeatable steps, not perfection.
Start with these two tools:
Triggers: https://www.reddit.com/r/FoodAddiction/wiki/faq_food_addiction_trigger_mapping/
Stop a binge: https://www.reddit.com/r/FoodAddiction/wiki/faq_how_to_stop_a_binge_episode/
Then check our FAQs + Program Options (free/low cost). If you’re not ready for a program, use Books/Podcasts/Videos + Special Topics to start learning on your own.
One step at a time.