Losing Control Around Food
Your eating patterns are unique
Do you eat large quantities of food in a short period of time, often feel out of control when eating meals and hide or steal food or feel shame around eating patterns? Do you have ‘black and white’ thinking or rigid rules around food and ascribe to the Diet Culture? Do you use food as a source of comfort or as a punishment? Do you have secretive behaviour around food? Do you want to be free of the out-of-control feelings you have around food? Do you want to be free from your food addiction? Mental clarity and peace of mind may elude you as you chase your food obsession.
Have you ever wondered if there is help for you? Your eating patterns are unique, they may have a genetic basis such as poor role models, or may be linked to personality traits such as perfectionism, low self-esteem or body dissatisfaction. If you experience an eating disorder it isn’t a lifestyle choice, it is serious and may potentially result in mental illness.
Binge eating disorder (BED) is a very common serious mental health condition that affects both men and women. 47 percent of Australians have BED. People with BED experience episodes of binge eating at least once a week. People with ADHD appear to be at risk of more disordered eating and eating disorders and girls with ADHD are four times more likely to experience an eating disorder. Contributing factors may include bullying, low self esteem and social isolation. They may prefer to have a coach walk alongside them to assist with emotional regulation and exhaustion.
Recovery from an eating disorder is possible and will be your own unique journey. It can be a long and challenging journey but the good news is that you can recover from an eating disorder and it will look like exactly what you want and need. Some people find a 12-step program such as Overeaters Anonymous works well in addition to a coach or therapist.
Alternately contact Butterfly for eating disorders. They offer a free counselling service, support and residential treatment. National Helpline Call 1800 33 4673 8am – midnight AEST/AEDT, seven days a week.
Eating Disorders Neurodiversity Australia (EDNA) – EDNA is a neurodivergent-led organisation focused on building neurodiversity-affirming, accessible, and inclusive eating disorder healthcare. EDNA offers online peer support dedicated to supporting neurodivergent people with lived or living experience of an eating disorder find a sense of community and belonging.
I’m here to support you in your journey to recovery and to find abstinence from addictive eating.
Call Robin today on: 0421 224 070
References:
Biederman, J., Ball, S., Monuteaux, M., Surman, C., Johnson, J., Zeitlin, S. Are Girls with ADHD at Risk for Eating Disorders? Results from a Controlled, Five-Year Prospective Study. Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics 28(4):p 302-307, August 2007. | DOI: 10.1097/DBP.0b013e3180327917
Blair, M. The Correlation Between Neurodivergence and Eating Disorders Recent research sheds light on a seldom-discussed relationship. Posted October 29, 2022. https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/eating-disorders-among-gender-expansive-and-neurodivergent-individuals/202210/the-correlation
Jovanovski J., & Jaeger, T. Diet culture 101: What is it and what can we do about it? August 2022. Posted on Butterfly, https://butterfly.org.au/diet-culture-101/
Kredler, V. 10 years freedom from addictive eating. https://www.vanessakredler.com/blog/10-years-freedom-from-addictive-eating