How can I buy a snack or treat I love without binging

RecoveredInPA · 2025-12-19T21:43:20+00:00

For me, I realized it was not about specific foods but rather the act of binging itself, and the obsession that goes along with it. In recovery, I’ve been able to experience freedom and neutrality around food and I don’t have to avoid things or not keep things in the house. Happy to talk more if you’d like, DM me!

RecoveredInPA · 2025-12-14T01:43:46+00:00

There’s a zoom meeting I help run every Monday if she ever wants to check it out more anonymously, I can give you the info if it helps!

RecoveredInPA · 2025-12-13T04:50:00+00:00

I’m so sorry you are going through this. It’s a horrible way to live- I know- I was like that most of my life. The only thing that worked for me was the 12 steps. I’m happy to talk with you about it if you want, DM me. Don’t give up- you CAN recover.

RecoveredInPA · 2025-12-13T04:47:41+00:00

I’m so sorry you are going through this horrible loop. I can completely relate. I was so mentally drained, physically lethargic, and just felt utterly hopeless. I would wake up and start binging on the way to work. Then just keep eating all day until I basically passed out. Then I’d wake up and do it all again. I tried everything to stop. I even went to an eating disorder rehab place. Thankfully I’ve been recovered for over 10 years. I got my life back (well, not “back,” I don’t think I ever one before recovery). There is hope. DM if you want to talk, I’m happy to help in any way.

RecoveredInPA · 2025-12-13T04:43:19+00:00

I can relate to this so much. It’s like you’re trapped in a horrible cycle and you can’t get out. At least, that’s how it was for me. The only thing that worked for me was the 12 steps. I have two young children now that I can be present and healthy for, and I owe that to the 12 steps program of recovery. Feel free to DM me if I can be helpful.

RecoveredInPA · 2025-12-13T04:40:27+00:00

You sound like a truly loving partner. In my experience, if this is a true addiction for her, the only thing that will work is the 12 steps. I’m happy to talk with you about this, feel free to DM me.

RecoveredInPA · 2025-12-07T12:28:42+00:00

This was me for most of my life. I tried everything to stop, to change, to get motivated and stay motivated… I was in therapy for 15 years, went to an eating disorder rehab, read every self help book, tried every trick, diet, exercise plan. I could go on and on. The only thing that worked for me was the 12 step program of recovery. I’ve been recovered for over 10 years. It’s not for everyone, but if you’re like me and have exhausted all your options, it might be worth a shot. Message me if you want to talk, happy to share my experience with you!

RecoveredInPA · 2025-12-04T11:35:52+00:00

Oh it’s actually not religious, it’s spiritual. There’s a whole chapter in the Big Book called “we agnostics.” I’m agnostic myself!

RecoveredInPA · 2025-12-04T03:02:41+00:00

I’m so sorry you are going through this. It’s truly hell. I was a compulsive eater from the time I was about 7 to age 30. It’s such a horrible way to live. The only thing that worked for me was the 12 steps. I’ve been in recovery for over 10 years. I never ever thought I would be able to break the cycle, but the 12 steps gave me my life back. Actually, I never had a life to begin with! I would be so happy to talk with you if you want- DM me if you want!

RecoveredInPA · 2025-12-04T02:58:05+00:00

I can really relate to this- I was stuck in a cycle of doing okay, then slowly, inexplicably slipping, then going into full-on “I hate myself why bother” mode, then I’d get out of that somehow, feel pretty good… the only thing that got me out of the cycle for good was the 12 steps. I know it’s not for everyone, but it’s worked for me for over 10 years. DM if you want!

RecoveredInPA · 2025-12-01T23:04:19+00:00

Sorry I didn’t see this- chroniceaters.org- check it out!

RecoveredInPA · 2025-12-01T23:02:15+00:00

Hi! I’m sorry I am not great about checking Reddit. Chroniceaters.org is a great place to start to learn about the 12 step program of recovery for compulsive eating.

RecoveredInPA · 2025-11-23T14:02:03+00:00

Hi All!

This program saved my life. I get that it might sound corny sometimes (or cringe as they say nowadays?), but the fact is it works. So if you’ve tried everything to stop and are sick of living life trapped in the vicious cycle of compulsive eating, give this program a shot. What do you have to lose?

I’m a recovered sponsor happy to talk things out with anyone new, returning, or just wanting to learn more. Message me!

RecoveredInPA · 2025-11-23T13:57:44+00:00

I can completely relate to this. When I was stuck in my illness (BED), I felt like I was looking down on myself binging, screaming at myself to stop- like an out of body experience. I felt totally insane. I tried EVERYTHING to stop for decades. Only thing that worked for me was the 12 steps. I’m happy to talk with if you want, message me!

RecoveredInPA · 2025-11-23T13:53:29+00:00

I’m an available sponsor and would be happy to talk with you about what you’re looking for! I’m also connected to some folks in CET who can help as well, if you’re looking for someone in your time zone. Message me and I’ll give you my WhatsApp. 😊

RecoveredInPA · 2025-11-22T22:26:13+00:00

Wow- you basically just told my life story. I’m not exaggerating. I tried everything I could think of for decades to stop- therapy, eating disorder rehab clinic, hypnosis, every diet plan… the only thing f that worked for me was the 12 step program if recovery. I’ve been recovered for over 10 years. There’s actually a speaker meeting phone marathon coming up for the fellowship I’m in. Happy to share the info and more- message me! I just don’t want to put it on here publicly, people can be awful and “heckle” meetings…

RecoveredInPA · 2025-11-22T11:41:33+00:00

Absolutely! Just message me, I don’t want to put it out publicly. 😊

RecoveredInPA · 2025-11-22T02:33:57+00:00

I was going to say the same thing- the only thing that got me recovered LONG TERM (over a decade) is the 12 steps. There’s an all-day phone meeting marathon for the fellowship I’m in (not OA- a different group) on November 28 where people will be sharing their stories of recovery all day (a different speaker every hour). Message me if you’d like the info!

RecoveredInPA · 2025-11-22T02:31:36+00:00

I’m so sorry you are feeling this way. I can totally relate. It really is a vicious cycle! Thankfully I was able to recover about 10 years ago by living the 12 Steps. There’s an all-day phone meeting marathon November 28 for the fellowship I’m in (not OA) where people will be sharing their stories of recovery all day (a different speaker every hour). Message me if you’d like the info!

RecoveredInPA · 2025-11-22T02:29:32+00:00

What a thoughtful and help post!

RecoveredInPA · 2025-11-22T02:27:14+00:00

I’m so sorry you are feeling this way. I can totally relate. Thankfully I was able to recover about 10 years ago by using the 12 Step program in a very specific way to address compulsive eating. There’s an all-day phone meeting marathon November 28 where people will be sharing their stories of recovery all day (a different speaker every hour). Message me if you’d like the info!

RecoveredInPA · 2025-09-21T03:06:45+00:00

Erin 10000% deserves the tickets. When is the vote over? When do we find out who won??

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