I still think about binge eating -alot. Last time was a couple of days before starting CD so almost 2 months ago now and I know that's a great achievement but will it always be like this for me?
Not necessarily...depends whether you deal with it or not
If you have true BED (Binge Eating Disorder), it's complicated. Firstly, 2 months is nothing. It can take many months, even years to sort out. Secondly, I don't think it's really possible to sort it out when you are dieting (whatever diet).
Oh and thirdly,
thinking about it is no big deal. The problem is doing it
People beat themselves up, just for thinking. It's natural, normal and can even be a positive thing to do (but that's chapter 2
)
I suffered from BED for most of my life. I'm in my 50s now, so it was really embedded in my very being. I consider myself an ex-binger now. Let's say 'in remission'
Dieting isn't good for BED. I knew that when I started CD, but I also knew that I would never have the motivation to get it sorted until I had lost the weight and hopefully felt worth saving. Crooked thinking, but there ya go.
So, I knew I had to get to goal, and then must never diet again. It's very important to me, because BED is a side effect of dieting.
Anyway, getting back to you, you are thinking about it....that's fine. Relax with that. Don't put a time limit on it. It may well be uncomfortable to think about it, but accepting that you are allowed to think rather than fighting it, and if you can make that thought
not equal the action, then you are one step forward to dealing with it.
Though I love CD. It probably saved my life, I think that ketosis can give you a false sense of security. I often hear people say that they have dealt with their issues when they are on SS.
Personally I don't think it's possible. SS gives you space, but the real work comes after the diet.
Having said that, it's very doable if you can be realistic and accept that it doesn't all mend in a moment. Takes time and effort, but a very positive journey.