Hi, I’m still alive! I’ll be back after Thanksgiving! And after I find a therapist. I’ve thought a LOT about this the past few days. The last eight (nine?) years of my life have been spent dieting or binge eating. I’ve had a couple good years here and there, for sure, but for the most part, DAMN I have issues.
I’m looking into an eating disorders clinic near my apartment. I’ll keep you all updated. I actually feel very, very good about this decision. It’s a step in the right direction, I think. Wish me luck!
12 Comments
November 24, 2009 at 8:18 pm
Good luck, and good for you for moving forward/trying to find the root of the binge. If you feel comfortable sharing, I’d love to hear how this goes for you, as this is a decision I’m trying to make, myself.
November 24, 2009 at 10:04 pm
Good luck, Allison.
November 24, 2009 at 10:56 pm
Good luck! I hope everything is OK- lots of happy thoughts from me.
November 24, 2009 at 11:05 pm
Best of luck Allison.
November 25, 2009 at 6:14 am
I’m proud of you
November 25, 2009 at 8:17 am
Good luck!! I’m proud of you and you should be proud of yourself!
November 27, 2009 at 11:56 am
Good luck with everything. When I was dealing with my issues, I found a great book about how to beat bulimia. It was great to read a good explanation of my issues and different steps to try in order to help myself.
No matter how you decide you want to change, it’s just important to realize you’re finally willing to try! So hopefully seeking help will allow you to lead a happier and healthier life!
November 27, 2009 at 2:10 pm
The Kittehs send lots of purrrrs your way. I am glad you that you have decided to pursue this. Making lifestyle changes involves more than just the food we buy and the exercises we do. The biggest part of it all is mental. Any honest kitteh will admit to having compulsions, if they won’t, just wave an open bag of catnip in the air and watch the transformation.
I hope you will share what you find helpful with us. It’ll be like virtual counseling for the rest of us
Take care, Stray Kitteh!
November 27, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Good luck, hun! Sending you good vibes.
Happy Thanksgiving.
November 27, 2009 at 5:19 pm
I am sorry to hear you are going through tough times! If you haven’t found someone to talk to yet, send me an email; I have a good recommendation. Hang in there!
November 28, 2009 at 10:10 pm
Good for you. Take care of yourself. And I read your post before this, not running the next morning was so smart and inspirational of you! Seriously. Don’t do that ‘mind-warping’ stuff – not anymore!! Now when I eat a crap-load of ice cream to the bursting feeling, I just say ‘whatever’ and get up and eat breakfast and chill out – on purpose haha!! Go watch a movie and bake something new, or do something creative
Life’s too short to be so da*m serious girl ! Above all, eat normally, restricting just creates cycles and gets ‘all in your head’ – so get out of your head 
November 28, 2009 at 10:11 pm
Hi! I just found your blog tonight and read your long “about.” I can relate in so many ways – feeling out of control, doing really well for a long time, then falling back into binging.
I think finding a therapist will help! I found one this summer and she helped me sort through some of the trigger events.
Good luck!