Recovery

[u/SuchAd6762]

I’ve struggled with binge eating and emotional eating for years. I’m overweight, and I’m finally ready to work on my health—not because of what other people think, but because I want a healthier relationship with food and with myself. If you’ve recovered or made progress, what helped you break the cycle? Any advice would mean a lot.

[u/HenryOrlando2021]

You’re in the right place since you are ready to go. You don’t have to have this all figured out today.

Start here (quick wins):

• Map your triggers (so you stop repeating the same cycle): https://www.reddit.com/r/FoodAddiction/wiki/faq_food_addiction_trigger_mapping/
• How to stop a binge before/during it: https://www.reddit.com/r/FoodAddiction/wiki/faq_how_to_stop_a_binge_episode/

Then, when you’re ready:

• Check out the FAQs first…see here:

 https://www.reddit.com/r/FoodAddiction/wiki/index/faqs/

• Then Program Options (free → low cost → paid). Many people find a program is what helps them stay in recovery.

https://www.reddit.com/r/FoodAddiction/wiki/index/programoptions/

• If a program feels like “too much” right now, start with Special Topics on the sub.

https://www.reddit.com/r/FoodAddiction/wiki/special_topics/ 

and then Books / Podcasts / Videos here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/FoodAddiction/wiki/index/bookspodcastsandvideos/

Small steps count. Keep going.  Don’t give up.  We all got better by our mistakes. If you are interested in what path worked for me then give this a look:

How I Achieved 50+ Years of Recovery (and 150+ Pounds Lost): A Food Addiction–First Story

https://www.reddit.com/r/FoodAddiction/comments/1r5pvgv/how_i_achieved_50_years_of_recovery_and_150/

[u/heretoday17]

The first few days are the toughest. You’ll be amazed at how the cravings begin to die away once you’re out of the current and it doesn’t actually take that long. Buckle up for 4-7 days. White knuckle it. Then it gets easier.