Hello All,
Food was my first love. Age 7, I manipulated and lied to get extra food. Discovering alcohol a handful of years later sidetracked me with the food for awhile.
Got sober first (1986). I figured I had to quit what was killing me the fastest. Quitting sugar and bingeing was a lot harder so my OA recovery was spotty at best. Went from compulsive overeater to bulimic in '87/'88. Bulimia recovery date is Jan 1, 2002 and very happy/grateful to report that overall food abstinence date is Nov 28, 2005.
Would love to discuss further and be a support to anyone. Hang in there!
You are worth whatever time, energy, and discomfort it takes to recover.