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How can I make this better?
One of the first things I address with people struggling with binge eating disorder, bulimia, or anorexia is learning new ways to deal with stressful, painful, or even happy experiences that do not involve the use of food (either not eating or bingeing). In previous posts I have specifically identified things to do to delay bingeing. Those are good strategies, but there is also a simpler way.
When the feeling you are tempted to run from or self-soothe hits, do your best to sit with it, Ask yourself these questions:
1.) How can I make the situation better?
2.) What can I do to make myself feel better?
3.) Is there something I can do to distract myself for a little while?
Remember, it is healthy to feel a wide array of feelings. There are no good or bad, right or wrong ways to feel. Learning to accept your feelings and honoring them is crucial. YOU can handle your feelings and tolerate them. These questions will help you with this process.
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