Posted by lereto on February 15, 2003, at 7:19:13
In reply to La Puma: Willpower, posted by sjb on February 15, 2003, at 6:37:02
I think Dr. La Puma has left the building. SJB, I can relate so much to what you describe. The pain and the misery of it. It is classic compulsive overeating, and doctors really don't have an answer for it. Neither do the countless weight loss programs and books and supplements on the market. You say you tried OA, but for how long? Did you get a sponsor? Did you go to a dietician? Did you use the tools? Work the steps? It's a whole different way of doing things and sometimes takes a while to catch on to. Your story sounds so much like mine and as I said above, I have lost 140 lbs. in the program. Believe me, willpower wasn't involved. OA is always there for you whenever you are ready to go to any lengths necessary to put down the food. Good luck to you!
> Doctor,
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> I agree with what you said and know all this stuff, but how do you advise uncontrollable cravings for the crap? In my case, cookies, baked goods, etc. I know it's not healthy, but I get these overwhelming "GOT TO HAVE IT AND STUFF MY FACE WITH IT" and give in time and time again. The result of course, is weight gain, lethargy, and in my case, suicide thoughts 'cause I hate myself for not being able to control what I eat. I used to be a marathon runner and could get away with some of these binges, but my last bought of sinking depression left me without the energy or motivation to run. I'm working out but not enough to compensate. I want to eat the foods you recommend and always have them around, but end up driving to bakeries, etc to get my "fix". I've tried taking walks, calling friends, all kinds of therapy, been hospitalized, etc, OA, 30 different medications, nothing has helped!!!
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