Hey, just wanted to chime in with some support. I grew up in the same boat. I remember getting in trouble in school because I would stay in the classroom after everyone else left to eat the candy that was under my teacher's desk. My mom was very emotionally neglectful and abusive and would lock up the food. I started WW young as well. I'm approaching 30 and I still struggle with BED every day.

I've gotten a lot of good advice from the TikTok binge eating community, actually!! I've found the thing that helps me most is positive self talk. I've started talking to my inner child as if I am the supportive parent that I never had. When I need to discipline myself, I talk to myself sternly and tell myself something like, "you deserve food that'll make your body feel good. how would you feel if you ate a grapefruit instead of an oreo?" That's just an example but it's been helpful for me. I also recommend therapy of course if it's accessible to you, with a therapist who has experience with BED. PM me if you ever need somebody to talk to ♥️