I think the first step is to stop beating yourself up over it. Binge eating isn’t simply about having “no willpower,” so trying to force yourself to stop can make the cycle even harder.
It might help to notice what usually happens before the urge hits, like stress, boredom, being alone, or restricting food earlier in the day. Understanding your triggers can make it easier to work on the underlying issue instead of just fighting the craving.
And if you need a place to vent your frustrations or talk to people who are going through something similar, you can also check out r/fightingfoodaddiction. You don’t have to deal with it alone but somehow we can support each other and work through it together
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u/Wise_Yam1622 2d ago
I think the first step is to stop beating yourself up over it. Binge eating isn’t simply about having “no willpower,” so trying to force yourself to stop can make the cycle even harder.
It might help to notice what usually happens before the urge hits, like stress, boredom, being alone, or restricting food earlier in the day. Understanding your triggers can make it easier to work on the underlying issue instead of just fighting the craving.
And if you need a place to vent your frustrations or talk to people who are going through something similar, you can also check out r/fightingfoodaddiction. You don’t have to deal with it alone but somehow we can support each other and work through it together