Replacing alcohol with binge eating

Struggling Help
#1

Ever since I’ve been trying to quit drinking I’ve been replacing it with food in huge amounts and feeling guilty make myself vomit. Into only am I not successful and quitting I also developed an eating disorder. Can anyone relate? I feel like garbage the next day, and have all intentions of not drinking or binging & purging when I get up in the morning but as the day takes it’s course I fail and repeat. Just wanted to know if anyone else is suffering?

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#2

That must be a tough cycle to be in, Anastassia. :cry: I can't equate my experience with yours, but do know that I've replaced drinking with heavier eating and snacking, and other "hobbies" that sure felt like I was nursing a new addiction. I've had a lot of help from my therapist, and I'm sure there are addiction and eating management groups that would have people going through your same situation.

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#3

Addiction transference is fairly common. Especially with things thats release dopamine into the brain like alcohol does. Most people fresh into recovery develop sugar or eating habits. Just remember that this is still a disease and not something you should feel guilty about. Try and keep in mind when and how much you snack, and try and lowet it a little at a time until you're eating a healthy amount of food. With some time the cravings for food and sugar will subside.

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#4

Wow. I keep you in my prayers. God bless you and peace be with you.

#5

I can totally relate to this

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#6

Hey sweet thing! I have experience with this… Shoot me a message I would love to chat with you

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#8

I can definitely relate to this. I recognized my eating disorder before my alcoholism. Sometimes it feels like I'm playing whack-a-mole with my addictive behaviors. Being in AA has given me some tools to help with both as has practicing mindfulness but it's a daily struggle for sure. Know you're not alone here :heart:

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#10

I’m sorry for your struggles. I had the opposite problem, got sober and food is of NO interest. I take medication to gain weight as my doc was concerned about how thin I was getting. It’s a big life change, it takes time for things to settle out.

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#11

Thank you for all the feedback :pray:

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#13

Hi Anastassia! The sugar cravings are REAL :sweat_smile::sweat_smile::sweat_smile: I never have junk food in my house so I have just eaten 2 apples back to back and found a square of dark chocolate at the back of my fridge!

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