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I'm a mom of 3 kids in a long term relationship. I like to think I'm fairly smart(IQ 131), but I definitely don't know everything. I work a regular job, finished high school, but dropped out of my first year of college. I'm not religious, but I think of myself as pretty spiritual. I'm always watching and reading new things that interest me, because I love to learn new things. I guess you can really ask me anything, I love to give advice. I'm sure the people that will benefit best from my advice are other people like me, but don't take my word on it ;)

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19/f

I am 5'8"...about 147 pounds right now.... I look relatively thin. I've always eaten alot. My metabolism is in my favor; at one time I've lost a little weight when i wasnt trying to. Sometimes it would be alot at once, or sometimes i just eat often. I have always enjoyed eating vvvvvery much. Sometimes it comforts me, or it just makes me happy. But more recently, I don't always seem to enjoy eating.

Now it seems more like an addiction. Like, with the withdrawl and the cravings that i cant seem to discipline myself to resist. I eat when i'm not hungry. I eat when I'm full. I eat things I'm not even sure if i want. I just cant stop eating!

My mom got mad at me because she told me not to eat her chocolate candies, and I knew she would be mad if i ate them, but i was willing to take a yelling at because I nnnnnneeded it.

Now i feel like sometimes i hate eating. And eating is annoying sometimes.... I just really hate feeling like I cant control this. It is controlling me. And I am starting to gain a lllittle weight now, and I would like to be able to control this so that I wont go insane over it, and so i wont end up gaining too much weight.

I need help.. what can I do to resist eating un-necessarily? Something satisfying or occupying... because drinking alot of water wont work...

i would recommend explaining this to your mom, because a lot of people with eating disorders need professional help. You feel like it's controlling you, so it maybe time to take the extra step. For now you can train yourself to get past your cravings. Most cravings only last 15 mins. If you have a craving for something sweet, grab fruit instead. Get some sugar-free gum, and every time you have a craving, chew some gum. Also, leave the house and go for a short walk when you start craving, it will distract your mind. I wish you luck.

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(Rating: 4) I kinda try to tell my mom, but I never really told her in a way where she would take it seriously. But I DO take it seriously. She just says I'm greedy and I just need to stop eating up all the food. Thank you for your insight. I think it may be easier if i try to think of it in terms of "let me resist this craving for 15 minutes". I try to eat a good amount of fruit. I will try to opt for fruit or gum more often. And when the weather is better, I think taking walks would be a good idea. Thank you =]
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