What can you do when your emotional eating stems from complex trauma—those unclear, shadowy experiences from the past that affect your present? Today, we’ll explore how to effectively address emotional eating linked to trauma. Today’s topic is how to recover from binge eating due to complex trauma. Let’s dive into the question! Q. I binge […]

Today’s question is an incredibly common headache. Here’s the question from from RecycledCan from Reddit. Q. What are some options on helping end this vicious cycle. I apologize if this is a common question I just need some advice and another support group. If there is a megathread for this, please direct me to it. Thanks. […]

Q. So, I started dating this guy. He is 6’2 185 lbs and is extremely active. Me, I’m 5’3 160 pounds, and full time nursing student. I’ve struggled with bingeing, body image issues my whole life. It wasn’t until recently that I really got a better hold of my relationship with food, self-control, and self-esteem, […]

In this series, I will answer the question posted on Reddit Q . I know that the trigger of my overeating and emotional food is dependent on my mood completely… I overeat while stressed, or when I’m having a BAD day… I always turned to food. It’s always greasy, salty, highly processed foods that I […]

Emotional eating often feels like a powerful force we can’t quite understand. It’s not just about food or certain cravings—it’s about deeply rooted coping mechanisms formed during early childhood. These mental patterns, or “blueprints,” subtly guide how we deal with stress, anxiety, or discomfort. For some, that means reaching for food to soothe the emotions […]

Are you frustrated by those extra pounds? You might be wondering, “How did I get so big when I don’t eat much?” Perhaps you find yourself hiding in baggy clothes, avoiding your reflection. Traditional medicine often misses the mark when addressing weight and eating disorders. Weight alone doesn’t reflect conditions like anorexia or the severity of […]

As the cool, crisp fall breeze settles over New York, you might notice a subtle shift in your mood. Fall is beautiful and artistic, but it often brings a touch of melancholy—a feeling that hits harder when you’re already feeling a little lonely. Before you know it, you’re reaching for warm, comforting food to fill […]

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re not on your first attempt to recover from binge eating. You might be feeling skeptical, taking everything with a grain of salt—or worse, you may have started to doubt everyone in the therapy field, seeing them as scammers trying to profit from your struggle (even the licensed therapists, […]

I can’t tell you how many nights and seasons passed as you oscillated between two extremes: the frustration of “I can’t believe I did it again!” as you tossed Diet Coke cans and family-sized Doritos bags into the trash, and the anxiety of “The worst is about to happen, and I can’t stop obsessing about […]