I know. My thyroid levels are fine. I’ve been seeing a psychiatrist lately because of my depression, and honestly, losing five pounds in just five weeks is a total disaster... and I wasn't even thin before this started. But I have no intention of giving up.
To kick things off, I think it’s really important to get honest with yourself about those specific moments when you feel the urge to binge and, more importantly, why it's happening. In my experience, binging isn't just a random occurrence; it usually happens because of very specific triggers or situations.
When you use the word "binging," what does that actually look like for you? Are we talking about just eating a large amount of food, or is it more intense—like eating until you’re right on the edge of being sick, waiting for a little space to clear in your stomach just so you can keep going? Do you deal with that heavy, nauseous feeling where you feel like you might throw up, but you force yourself to push through it?
If you're just eating large portions, then you aren't necessarily dealing with this particular disorder. But if you're eating to the point of physical distress and then forcing yourself to continue—then you're looking at 🙂
Yes, you make a valid point. More often than not, my eating habits are tied directly to my mental state; whenever my mood dips, my food intake spikes, even though I am already eating excessively on a regular basis... I have gained quite a bit of weight recently, about eleven pounds in just over a month.
To kick things off, I think it’s really important to get honest with yourself about those specific moments when you feel the urge to binge and, more importantly, why it's happening. In my experience, binging isn't just a random occurrence; it usually happens because of very specific triggers or situations.
When you use the word "binging," what does that actually look like for you? Are we talking about just eating a large amount of food, or is it more intense—like eating until you’re right on the edge of being sick, waiting for a little space to clear in your stomach just so you can keep going? Do you deal with that heavy, nauseous feeling where you feel like you might throw up, but you force yourself to push through it?
If you're just eating large portions, then you aren't necessarily dealing with this particular disorder. But if you're eating to the point of physical distress and then forcing yourself to continue—then you're looking at 🙂
Well, there is occasional nausea, though certainly not every single time, and I don't experience an urge to purge; instead, there is just this heavy sense of regret and a nagging guilt that I have overdone it once again... and that I am gaining weight, steadily gaining weight, and that this simply isn't healthy.
To kick things off, I think it’s really important to get honest with yourself about those specific moments when you feel the urge to binge and, more importantly, why it's happening. In my experience, binging isn't just a random occurrence; it usually happens because of very specific triggers or situations.
When you use the word "binging," what does that actually look like for you? Are we talking about just eating a large amount of food, or is it more intense—like eating until you’re right on the edge of being sick, waiting for a little space to clear in your stomach just so you can keep going? Do you deal with that heavy, nauseous feeling where you feel like you might throw up, but you force yourself to push through it?
If you're just eating large portions, then you aren't necessarily dealing with this particular disorder. But if you're eating to the point of physical distress and then forcing yourself to continue—then you're looking at 🙂
Based on your description, I don't believe I fit that specific clinical definition since I don't push myself to the point of vomiting, but I certainly struggle with a different kind of issue: the inability to say "no" to food...
I deal with them whether I’ve had a full night's rest or just a few hours... My mother and grandmother have them too. We share the exact same eyes and those identical dark circles under them. It feels like an endless battle I can't quite win... Concealer does its job for coverage, but honestly, I'm getting pretty tired of constantly reapplying it all day.
Binge eating disorder is the clinical term for a specific type of eating disorder defined by recurring episodes of overeating, though unlike bulimia, it doesn't involve the compensatory behaviors like purging or using laxatives to manage weight... People struggling with this often describe an overwhelming sense of losing control during these episodes, which inevitably leaves them spiraling into intense feelings of shame and guilt.
Hannah Nelson4 said:guarana is basically a plant used for physical and mental stimulation. Think of it as a natural stimulant—it has caffeine. Nothing crazy. It just wakes me up a bit and helps me focus on what I'm doing. I started taking them because my schedule is a mess; I barely sleep and work constantly. Occasionally, I'll grab one when I feel like I'm about to crash.
As for mind mapping, if you aren't a textbook learner, give it a shot. My notes are mostly diagrams, arrows, and lines... very little text, just symbols and associations.
So it's essentially just like coffee then...🙂 how far in advance do you need to take it, and how long does it actually take to kick in?
Lisa Barnes3 said:Honestly, those pills help me focus just a tiny bit, but I still can't seem to retain a single thing I read
If those pills actually managed to sharpen my focus, I might finally be able to retain anything... How long does it actually take for that pill to kick in once you’ve taken it...?
Back in high school, studying was practically a foreign concept to me; I’d just sit there in class, listen, and gauge how much actually stuck... occasionally turning in an assignment here and there, which was enough to scrape by with a B. 🙂 There were always those students who claimed they spent entire days buried in textbooks, yet somehow ended up with mediocre grades or failing marks at the end of the semester, so I always felt pretty secure in my own skin, knowing I wasn't falling behind... Now that I've hit college, my complete lack of study habits has turned everything into an absolute disaster. 😠 I somehow managed to limp my way toward graduation, but now these exams are closing in on me, feeling like a physical weight about to crush me... I haven't accomplished a single thing since June 😠 and the guilt is overwhelming, yet when the moment comes to actually open a book, it’s impossible; my attention span lasts maybe fifteen minutes, if I'm lucky. Everything I read just turns into a blur of blah, blah, blah, 🙂 nothing but dry, tedious lists, even though the subject matter itself isn't actually uninteresting to me...
Fortunately, I’ve never been much of a textbook nerd. I tend to process things through logic and connections rather than just trying to cram a massive pile of isolated facts into my head... That said, I definitely don't have a photographic memory. 😢 ..as for those guarana pills, I’m a bit skeptical. What kind of actual difference did you notice, aside from the fact that studying feels less like a chore once you've taken them?
To bring this topic back to the surface... I am one of those us who simply cannot focus on studying. I’ll give it fifteen minutes before my mind wanders somewhere else entirely... 😢 Nothing seems to work. It feels as though I have ants in my pants; I just can't sit still when there is actual work to be done, yet if I don't study, the guilt starts eating at me... 😢 -- Has anyone here actually mastered the art of mental mapping? What do yours look like, and do they genuinely help you retain information?
Dr. Bingula works at the Ironwood Medical Center—you know, the clinic right by the main train station! She’s a perfectly decent woman... very kind. Not part of one of those private practices either.
Dr. Bingula has actually been retired for over two years now, and these days, Dr. Sandra Kovacevic is the one seeing patients there—though she isn't taking on any new female patients because her schedule is just completely packed...