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[quote=Anonymous]Binge eating is normally a coping mechanism for deeper problems, as you seem to have already identified.  As a former binge eater (mine was clinically diagnosed as an eating disorder), I want to strongly, strongly recommend therapy.  Binge eating can be really terrible - it can deplete your sense of self worth, become another very large stressor, be unhealthy on many levels, become very consuming, and feel incredibly lonely.  Breaking the cycle of binge eating is so helpful, but it is exceptionally hard to do on your own and just white knuckling through it isn't very effective.  If you deal with the underlying issues (whatever they are) or just find healthier ways to cope, you will not need an "emergency therapy phone line" or for a friend to share the lows of motherhood.  When I stopped binge eating, the overall quality of my life and emotional well-being increased drastically.  It took me about a year of therapy 1-2 times weekly to really break my cycle.  Hugs to you OP!  [/quote]

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