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<blockquote data-quote="fene48" data-source="post: 1239447" data-attributes="member: 245388"><p>There is hope Yammy. It is called Mindfulness Meditation and derived from it is mindful eating. A lot of well meaning people don't get it either and to be fair why or how could they - especially if their knowledge is based on articles. The DSM5 states that:</p><p></p><p><em>Binge eating is a serious disorder characterised by frequently consuming unusually large quantities of food and the feeling of being unable to stop. Overeating is a challenge to many, however binge eating is much less common, far more severe and is associated with significant physical and psychological problems.</em></p><p>It is also accompanied by a tremendous sense of guilt, disgust and personal loathing. The Harvard Medical School States that:</p><p><em>Mindful Eating is based on the Buddhist concept of mindfulness and involves being fully aware of what is happening within and around you at the moment. It means noticing the colours, flavours, smells and textures of your food, chewing it slowly, getting rid of distractions like TV programmes and reading. And also learning to cope with guilt and anxiety about food.</em></p><p></p><p>If this describes the way you feel look up <a href="http://www.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/mindfuleating" target="_blank">www.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/mindfuleating</a>.</p><p>Progress is slow with lots of backsliding, but you do get better at control and the self loathing also diminishes. I am 68, have been at it for a lifetime and managed to get my diabetes under control. If it resonates with you, drop me a line.</p><p>Regards and best wishes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="fene48, post: 1239447, member: 245388"] There is hope Yammy. It is called Mindfulness Meditation and derived from it is mindful eating. A lot of well meaning people don't get it either and to be fair why or how could they - especially if their knowledge is based on articles. The DSM5 states that: [I]Binge eating is a serious disorder characterised by frequently consuming unusually large quantities of food and the feeling of being unable to stop. Overeating is a challenge to many, however binge eating is much less common, far more severe and is associated with significant physical and psychological problems.[/I] It is also accompanied by a tremendous sense of guilt, disgust and personal loathing. The Harvard Medical School States that: [I]Mindful Eating is based on the Buddhist concept of mindfulness and involves being fully aware of what is happening within and around you at the moment. It means noticing the colours, flavours, smells and textures of your food, chewing it slowly, getting rid of distractions like TV programmes and reading. And also learning to cope with guilt and anxiety about food.[/I] If this describes the way you feel look up [URL='http://www.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/mindfuleating']www.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/mindfuleating[/URL]. Progress is slow with lots of backsliding, but you do get better at control and the self loathing also diminishes. I am 68, have been at it for a lifetime and managed to get my diabetes under control. If it resonates with you, drop me a line. Regards and best wishes. [/QUOTE]
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