Things To Do Instead Of Binging
Create a list of things you can do and enjoy to help you relax and take your mind off the urge to binge when you feel like being at risk from losing control over your eating. As well, include a few inspiration statements on the same piece of paper or little book. Then carry this list wherever you go and refer to it often - to remind yourself that you are beautiful and to give yourself a distraction to overcome the temptation to give in.
What to do when you feel like being at risk of losing control: The following tips may help you get the control back over your impulsive eating behavior.
Wait ten minutes; count to 100 - waiting for a couple of minutes can make the cravings go away.
Have a big glass of water.
Call a friend.
Visit a friend.
Ask a friend to come over.
Call an Eating Disorder Hotline.
Call your therapist.
Call someone from your support group.
Write your journal.
Write an e-mail to a friend.
Listen to music.
Listen to a comedy tape or video.
Dance to your favourite songs.
Watch a movie.
Read a book.
Scrap booking.
Take a nap.
Pray.
Exercise.
Meditate.
Paint a picture.
Clean your room.
Take a relaxing bath.
Go for a walk (don't take money with you!)
Spend time with your pet.
Colour your hair.
Paint your nails.
Go to eating disorder support websites and chat online with people who are going through the same as you are.
Plan regular activities for your most difficult time of day.
Please be more kind and patient with yourself. If you have a period where you end up binging, do not beat yourself up over it. Just put it behind you and move forward.
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Andrea Roe is an eating disorder survivor. She struggled with anorexia and bulimia for six long years. Now that she is recovered, it is her passion to share her story and to provide help, hope, comfort, and support to others still struggling. Andrea Roe is also the author of You Are Not Alone - The Book of Companionship for Women Struggling with Eating Disorders (http://www.youarenotalonebook.com), founder of the You Are Not Alone Eating Disorder Society, and creator of the informative eating disorder website called http://www.eating-disorder-information.com Visit her websites and sign up for her monthly inspirational recovery newsletter called the You Are Not Alone Support Letter.
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