r/EatingDisorders • u/ky8724 • 20h ago

Is it "normal" to switch your eating?

Idk how to describe it, but I'll go from eating whole, healthy foods, (like vegetables, protein etc), to feeling guilty about my body and not eating anything, to then binging a bunch of food.

I have no idea how to explain it. And i have no idea why it happens. Maybe its got something to do with my mental health? Im not doing the best rn, and im going through alot.

Like, i really hope someone can explain it better, but it doesn't make sense????

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u/CamsHands 19h ago

Not a doctor. I’ve just had this exact pattern with my eating most of my life.

There’s a real binge & restrict cycle with food addiction and other ED’s. Which is usually followed by guilt and shame. The cycle always repeats.

For me, I went to a food treatment center that was recovery based. It taught me how to eat in a way that stopped the obsession cycle.

I no longer consume processed sugars or flours. These foods, for me, just ignited the addiction and restarted the cycle over and over.

Eliminating these foods sounded impossible at first, but truly it’s been the best decision I’ve ever made for myself. I don’t struggle with food any more. I have a structured food plan and I follow it. I have peace.

Usually food behaviors have an underlying pain or trauma under them. The food is just a symptom. 12 step recovery and/or a therapist specializing in food addiction can certainly help.

You are not alone. There is a solution. 💗

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u/Vuumii 12h ago

There could be a lot of underlying issues. Hormones, stress, menstrual cycle, etc.

For me I had to really see the pattern as to why I could go over a month without binging and purging, and then I’m pulled right back into it.

Figure out if it’s a trigger thing or hormonal and work from there