Addicted to Chocolate

LegacyUser

I have what I think is a severe problem with chocolate. I could eat up to ten bars a day, sometimes more, and not feel sick or full. I would eat normal meals on top of that. Last week, it has been the worst it has been. I was constantly buying chocolate but to keep my sugar levels up as I was feeling so tired and drained from other issues going on in my life.

My eating habits are definitely emotional and I consciously cooked extra food for myself last night knowing the horribly stuffed feeling would numb whatever I was feeling low about. It didn't, and it made me feel extra horrible.

I am in counselling already, and while my eating habits have come up a lot, so many other things are going on that I don't get a chance to talk about it as much as I want.

I have lost about 15 pounds in the last year, by upping my exercise and cutting calories, but i still crave chocolate. I've been hovvering around a 3 pound loss/gain since September and I know what to do to make that stop, but I just CAN'T do it... but i can.. I have not eaten chocolate for a week before and I have tried so many times to give it up. I have tried cutting it down so as not to go cold turkey. I have successfully gone through the whole of lent several times without it. But I can't be consistent.

Would it beneficial to see a therapist that specialises in eating disorders because I do think I have binge eating disorder. I'll eat anywhere between 2000-4000 calories in one sitting and then just feel horrible. I notice I am feeling VERY low the last few weeks which is a result of combined sickness, no energy to exercise, and too much sugar.

Does anyone have any guidelines, steps or anything, that I might be able to take on day to day to stop this horrible addiction? I just feel like it's taking over my life. I know I can lose the weight, I know I enjoy exercising, but chocolate is my best friend. It "fit" me when the clothes did not, it was with me when friends were not, it supported me through my darkest moments.. How am I meant to let it go?

LegacyUser

I think you yeah you need to continue with the counselling and maybe look into seeing a therapist to see what can be done in dealing with your behaviour that causes you to binge eat on junk. There is this website www.bodywhys.ie which might be helpful.

silverharp

Look into low carb diets. Some people once they get a wfiff of sugar or high carb foods just can't stop.

Diziet

Also, please go and see your GP, in case there are underlying health issues.