tired of working on this

[247worrier]

Hello,
I have had every eating disorder there is and have struggled with them my whole life. Have no strength to help myself. I am just tired of trying to help myself. Been to OA, on every diet, prayer, tried eating disorders to get me thin...nothing works and I give up because it's worthless. I am good at almost everything else in my life, but I feel I am going to go to my grave not winning this battle. My mind is clouded always. Living here is so hard.

 

[princesspeach5280]

I'll be praying for you!

I struggled with an eating disorder for a while, thinking I couldn't overcome it. I'm all better now. No matter how hopeless it seems, keep praying and trying!

 

[247worrier]

Thank you. It is so frustrating. Why is there a weakness in that area? I dont' know myself. I have ambition in all other areas of my life and this on is like a very addictive drug. Eating, it should be so simple to over come by just not eating so much and controlling the bad foods we want so badly. I hope the food industry isn't putting chemicals in our foods to mess up our hormones or brain to get us to eat so much. I just don't get it. Something in me just can't do it. Sometimes I wish I was a drug addict/alcoholic instead, at least I probably would be skinny then.

 

[Logeth]

Hi!

Can you explain more? When did this EA started and why?

 

[247worrier]

I have had an eating disorder since I was in junior high. I eat when stress comes on. When I have a disagreement with my family, friend, co-worker, boyfriend, when my dad tells me to lose weight or workout more, etc. It seems when I am happy then I want to eat better, when I have a new friend, new boyfriend, etc. but when I am sad, mad, upset, tired, then watch out, I am coming through and no one can stop me.

 

[Frank White]

Praying for you as well! This will help!

 

[blessedmomof5]

Hello 247Worrier,

I too am Praying..
May I also ask have you seen a doctor about any of this? Maybe then can help in some way?
Also maybe there is an underlying cause?

That is always the first place to start if you have not consulted your doctor about this yet.
God Bless you.
Let us know how everything works out.

 

[Khasilooluv]

I am praying for you as well my sister, please remember:

"No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it."
- 1 Corinthans 10:13

I have too felt like giving up. Not with an eater disorder but an issue I have with eczema. Please, don't give in. I am praying for you! Being a child in Christ you will win!

 

[247worrier]

Thank you all. I have been to the doctor and don't have a thyroid problem. I do have hormone issues, but still struggle everyday of my life and I am 44 yrs old. Living here kinda sucks. Excuse my words, but I want life to be easier and not such a struggle.

 

[MIKEYROBERT]

All i know is keep praying for the willingness to give it up until it happens. I am a chronic binge eater but i keep praying for the willingness to stop. With God, i gave up booze-over 25 years ago and nicotine-over 17 years ago so i know He can help you with any problem so just hang in there. Good luck.

 

[247worrier]

Thank you. I will keep praying.

 

[Galilee63]

Dear Warrior,

If you are still enduring this condition and posting on Christian Forums, please let me know, as I have just assisted (by God and through God) a close relative with this condition,

Kindest wishes