Reddit reviews Brain over Binge: Why I Was Bulimic, Why Conventional Therapy Didn't Work, and How I Recovered for Good

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I am currently reading this book and it's already been very helpful to me.

Seconding the book, Brain Over Binge!

former binge eater!

struggled for years.. years..

it's a condition that robbed me of many memories because I would often pick binges over MANY activities.. or i'd be feeling too self conscious post a binge and then shamefully cancel events.

first step is recognizing.. because the longest time i didn't even understand what was happening.

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i will tell you my turning point was this book Brain Over Binge

https://www.amazon.ca/Brain-over-Binge-Conventional-Recovered-ebook/dp/B005F9UZ1U/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=binge+eating&qid=1565967673&s=gateway&sr=8-2

i am in not way affiliated with this book or individual. but i did find it helpful..

it's a matter of recognizing when a binge comes on and then minimizing its power.. telling this urge that it has no control over you. with time it gets easier and the more you do it the stronger you become.

do i still overeat? yes 100% there are times i eat too much or too many calories that i don't neeed to sustain me

but the binging frenzy days are over

if you do want to "diet" and restrict your calories be mindful of the number you are reaching as that could also trigger a binge since you are actually hungry

but the mindless binge frenzies i believe will go away.. at least try the book

i hope it helps! you are not alone

feel free to message me if you ever need support :)

I just read this book on Kindle and it helped me immensely. Your story sounds exactly like the author's. I highly suggest you check it out.

I once cried on the couch because I wanted X and couldn't have it because I wanted to lose weight instead. Not giving into my cravings actually caused me physical pain.

I lost 90lbs a few years ago, and have gained 60 back.

The big thing that helped/helps me is Brain Over Binge (it's for bulimia but talks about binge eating in general) along with /r/bingeeatingdisorder. I've never been diagnosed with BED, but on some level I can definitely relate with it.

Please, read "Brain over Binge" twice. Start from Chapter 10 on the re-read. There is no easy cure-all, but this should help. All power to you my friend.

Step 1: Read Brain Over Binge. it's a book about a woman overcoming bulimia by separating herself from her addiction.

Step Two: Know that you are choosing what you eat. You control your choices, not your food. Every time you want to choose to overeat, ask yourself, "How will I feel about this in the morning?" If the answer is anything negative, then stop.

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I know that's easier said than done, I have been exactly where you are. The hardest part is taking yourself out of the moment. Separate your mind from the voice telling you that you need the food. You don't need that food, it'll only bring you temporary joy and long-lasting pain. You are an intelligent, amazing human being and that voice in your head, that urge pushing you towards food is just an animalistic addiction. It's a craving. You're not a lab rat proving the addictive qualities of sugar, you're stronger than that.

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If reading is your thing, you might want to check out a book called Willpower: Rediscovering Our Greatest Strength. If you're a Christian, I'd also recommend Made to Crave.

I highly recommend Brain Over Binge. Even if you only have issues with bingeing and not purging, it's a great read. The author had tried every type of therapy under the sun, medications, the whole works, and it turned out to be rational thought that helped her most. If you've struggled with getting better, then getting worse, it may be worth a shot to change your approach. Good luck!

I'm sorry. That sounds horrible. I'm glad you're posting here because it sounds like you do actually want to recover. I recently read an interesting book called Brain Over Binge and a lot of what she writes sounds similar to what you're sharing with us. She isn't diabetic but it's the same concept of accidentally starting terrible habits and the desire to be skinny and feeling shame over your choices. She also mentions the book Rational Recovery which is about alcoholism but covers a lot of the same concepts.


Being honest with yourself about why you're in therapy is important. It's time to turn that honesty on its head and ask yourself if you want to really get better. And if you do...you can get there with help. Bulimia is a very serious problem, and you know this...you know that you can actually die from it. Please be kind to yourself and your future life. Good luck!

this book seriously changed a lot for me. i used to binge and feel so out of control and i would cry while driving home with food i knew i was going to eat even though i didn't want to REALLY, but felt like i had to eat it. like i needed it almost. so i feel like i was pretty extreme. i would seriously implore you to check out this book. i stopped binge eating. and then now, being on keto, it's even easier to resist. best of luck to you!

This book in on my reading queue for this reason:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005F9UZ1U?ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_2lCYCbG548G8C&tag=kpembed-20&linkCode=kpe