Hi...I am a 60 year old male(although I look, act and feel much younger lol). I lost my job a year ago and have since put on more weight. I have recently developed a major problem with binge eating, especially at night, which isnt good for me, since I am Type 2 diabetic. I had a chat with a lady in a chatroom and she suggested that I post a message in a forum asking someone to be my sponsor. I am widowed, live alone, and at times am terribly lonely, which seems to fuel my eating addiction. It would be so nice to have a sponsor to talk to when I'm feeling "tempted" or even a few friends that understand would be nice. I have gone to online meetings a few times to chat but I am the ONLY guy in there. Most are young women in their twenties with anorexia or bulimia, which is ok. Im just having a hard time relating, so I thought I would try this forum and hopefully find a sponser or at least make a few online friends. Thanks Gary
Hi Gary, thank you so much for being here and for sharing with us. I am so sorry for what you are going through, though I am so happy that you are here, as I know that we can help support you through this. Also, here is a site that I believe can be helpful and there is also a phone number that you can call for help and guidance; http://www.eatingdisordersonline.com/. Please know that we are here for you.