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Experiences of other people who have stopped Binge eating

7 months ago, i stopped binge eating and increased my own work therapudically and within my mindfulness practice. I am having a challenging time understanding that for those of us who come from a history of trauma and violence, that the eating disorders community here at home is reluctant to speak about this going forward for me. As a professional and someone who has never been formally diagnosed with disordered eating and have been working to develop a consistent regulated way of being, that there are many gaps.  NEDIC National Eating Disorders here in Toronto is having their conference and i am finally seeing Trauma be presented. It has taken me over two years to find a nutrionist who understands the intersection between disordered eating, trauma and chronic illness. I am beginning next week hopefully. I feel this is a tireless walk.  I am wondering what is the community fearing.  I know that obtaining professionals who come from training in Trauma, understanding how it impacts one's ability to learn is just not present and i don't understand.  this is here in Toronto. If the community can shed some light for me. I would appreciate that. 

I am sitting in my own lens in my own way as i am now in a recovery process of how to branch out and bring a different awareness to the larger community.  

Warmly

Sheri 

 

 

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Hi Sheri,

Thank you for sharing. I'm a psychotherapist with an expertise in childhood trauma (in particular sexual abuse) and work with many people struggling with binge eating, obesity, body image issues, etc. I'm sorry to hear that the professional eating disorder community in your area has been reluctant to address trauma as the underlying root cause. Given that my clinical career began in the area of childhood trauma I tend to see everything through that lens. Most of my colleagues also seem to understand and address underlying trauma. But I realize that's not always the case. Since joining ACES Connection I'm saddened to hear how so many people have worked with mental health professionals, nutritionists, medical professionals, etc., who have missed the mark and did not address the underlying root causes of their clients' and patients' suffering.

I'm encouraged to hear the NEDIC conference you're attending will address trauma. That's great news. Perhaps this is a sign of bigger changes and awareness happening. Thanks again for sharing and enlightening me on just how much more work needs to be done.

Last edited by Diane Petrella

Hi Sheri, I'm in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Have been dealing with the same level of resistance to trauma knowledge as you have. Feel free to connect with me directly. I'm starting to make connections with people across Canada like ourselves who are fed up with the denial and obfuscation by the authorities and are starting to take charge as a grass roots movement. We'd love to have you join us.

At the very least you can join our Atlantic Canada ACE and TIP Network here on ACEs Connection. I believe we are the only community here located within Canada. 

You are not alone. Please reach out. elizabeth@elizabethperry.ca 902-209-0934

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Sheri:

i have SO MUCH to share on this and wholeheartedly agree the focus on trauma is often missing in treatment which addresses symptoms not causes of or effectiveness of binge eating as coping and self regulating tool. I donā€™t have anything but personal stories or opinions on this but am interested to see what others share. @Elizabeth Perry, might you and Denise wish to connect even though youā€™re not geographically close but making connections throughout Canada?

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