First Day on Obesity Help

Apr 04, 2010

Well, here I am.  I good friend recommended this site because he knows I need support.  I was diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes this past week on Wed Mar 31st, 2010.  It's hit me like a tons of bricks, taken me to my knees.

While I realize that diabetes isn't the end of the world, I'm still scared shitless.  I've overcome so many challenges in my life this should present just one more for me but this one is the BIG one.  You see I've been obese most of my life.  Food has always been the one demon in my life that I've never been able to overcome.  This diagnosis presents the ultimate challenge for me now - I HAVE to get a handle on my eating.

On a general basis, I tend to eat pretty healthy but my problem is that I'm a binge eater.  Having done some research this week in response to my diagnosis, I realize now that I have Binge Eating Disorder.  I see online that the recommended treatment is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) but I can't afford a psychotherapist.  I'm seriously considering having weight loss surgery and could use all the support I can find.

If you're open to connecting, please reply or email me.  Thanks.

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