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Default Can a binge eater with a sugar addiction overcome this and learn to eat'normally'? - 12-14-2008, 05:10 PM

I'm an alcoholic, and I've accepted the fact that I will never be able to drink sensibly.I am also a binge eater and a sugar addict. I am currently managing my binging by avoiding any'trigger'foods such as sweets, chocolate, bread, flour, sugar etc. Will I ever be able to eat these things in normal amounts, or is it like alcohol and I have to abstain completely?
   
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Default 12-15-2008, 11:01 AM

well people with addictive personalities usually get addicted to more things. after all, dont they try to replace one addiction for another. because you cant get rid of an addiction. so, you'll probably have to give up for life.
   
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Default 12-15-2008, 03:43 PM

Use the 12 steps of AA just replace the word alcohol with with sugar/food.... Go to OA meetings get a sponsor, work some steps! You can do this!
   
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Default 12-15-2008, 07:22 PM

Allow yourself"treats"every so often, but set a limit before you start or try to find a healthy substitute when you find yourself reaching for candy, etc. Grab some fruit or something else instead. That sometimes helps me as I love sugar and sweets too.
   
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Default 12-17-2008, 11:14 AM

Fellow addict here. Keep trying different foods and u might find that u can get addicted to things that are lower cals and a little more nutrition. I have in the past gotten addicted to things like sardines, potatoes with no butter or sour cream.It never seems to last more than 4-6 weeks but at least for that time I felt better.
   
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Default 12-29-2008, 06:27 PM

Are you in treatment for your eating? I also have a binge disorder but go to therapy once a week. I am learning to eat my favorite foods in moderation. A good start is to not buy in bulk. If you need a sweet, buy a single serving pouch. Don;t fool yourself into thinking you can buy a big bag of jellybeans and just eat one serving (I know, I've tried many times)Good luck! I know how difficult it is.
   
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Default 02-15-2009, 10:11 AM

have you spoken to your Doctor and therapist about this. Therapist might be able to help you deal with your addictions.I have anxiety and depression and have been using an alternative therapy called Emotional Freedom Technique. Since using it I have been feeling a lot better. It's very good at getting rid of all kinds of negative emotions and dealing with all kinds of issues quickly. It does sound bizarre but does work. Might be something that can help you with your addictions. These are some links about it. If you type addictions in the search engine of emofree.com you should find some articles about EFT helping people with addictions.
   
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Default 03-15-2009, 11:29 PM

Yes. A way to help curb the cravings is to give them up completely for a week or so (take all of the garbage out of your kitchen and eat only what you cook). I know that's the hard part. Once you have helped your body"detox", you can add healthy sugars like fruits and whole wheat breads, honey, peanut butter and dark chocolate in reasonable amounts. I had to kick bad eating habits. It's very hard.
   
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Default 05-20-2009, 05:22 PM

From what I've read a lot of alcoholics are actually hypoglycemic. Without realizing it, you are temporarily treating low blood sugar with alcohol but it becomes cyclical. The alcohol will quickly raise your blood sugar level but cause it will crash just as quickly, so you have another drink etc.One reason so many are not successful in overcoming alcohol addiction is because the hypoglycemia also needs to be treated. Sugar is a carbohydrate, carbohydrates produce a craving for more carbohydrates. If you were to stop eating all carbohydrates for several days you would no longer crave them.Nicotine has the same effect on low blood sugar. It is a factor why it is difficult for some to quit. Nicotine is a quick fix.The alcohol and binge eating is your body's way of trying to treat low blood sugar. Treating the hypoglycemia will treat the alcohol and binge eating.-----
   
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