Binge Eating Recovery

Easter can feel like a whirlwind! Family gatherings, all the chocolate, and the worry of overeating. This combination of delicious treats, family dynamics, and our own fears and expectations can make it a challenging time – especially if you struggle with food anxiety or you’re caught in the cycle...

Years ago, after a difficult evening with one of my teenagers, I turned to chocolate. A lot of it. And afterwards, I wrote about it. At the time, I didn’t fully understand the power of this kind of reflection – I was just trying to make sense of my feelings. But looking back now, I can see how this...

There’s a moment – maybe after a long day, or in the quiet of the evening – when food calls to you, not out of hunger, but from somewhere deeper. It’s a familiar pull, a whisper that says, “This will help.” A bite, a taste, a moment of relief. But beneath that urge isn’t just the craving...

Recognise yourself here? The uncontrollable urge to eat when you’re not really hungry, the endless cycle of feeling guilty after a binge, only to rinse and repeat. I know all too well that bingeing and emotional eating can feel like an embarrassing secret. For many of us, these behaviours come...

Binge eating often feels like a mystery, doesn’t it? No matter how hard you try, you find yourself there, again and again. An overwhelming force that sweeps in, leaving confusion and guilt in its wake. But what if the real reason behind binge eating isn’t a lack of willpower? What if it’s not...

One of the most common recommendations for people who struggle with binge eating (or emotional eating for that matter), is to 'get busy' and distract themselves until the urge to binge passes. It's not surprising that this tool is so highly recommended - it's a suggestion in a fair few professional resources...