For several years now I've had mild issues with eating. I go from exercise crazes to fasting to binging. Lately I've developed an addiction to sweets. I find myself craving them like someone would crave a cigarette, and it happens almost daily. I always hide my sweets from my boyfriend and lie about having it and/or buying it. He knows I enjoy cake and pastries, but he doesn't know that I feel addicted to them. We're both students and barely have enough to get by each month, and going out for food and buying cake makes me feel better about it all. Like the one thing I can afford to make myself feel better.
I know this might belong in an addictions forum, but maybe here too? I guess I just want to know what I should do for this, besides tell my boyfriend. Because eating makes me feel better I don't want to quit, but if anyone had any suggestions or ideas please share. Thank you!!
Sorry that I don't have anything more helpful to say, but I would say that while this does smack of an addiction, it sounds more like disordered eating to me. Don't be afraid to look for some counseling or other support. First of all, I would suggest having an open, honest conversation with your boyfriend about what's been going on. I know it will be scary and hard to do, but I also know that you can do it. Try to approach it from the right angle, and have a game plan. But remember, honesty is always the best policy--especially in a situation like this. Let me know how things go!