I am an overeater, I'm also a Drug Addict. I am usually on the addiction board. My story is as follows:
I have been overweight all of my life, I weighted 95 pounds in the first grade. I was teased terribly when I was younger. When I turned 18 (1994) I weighed in at 464 Lbs. My doctor said "Son you've gotta do something about your weight, there is this new weight lose medication called Phentermine!" Well he put me on that and I lost so much weight, in 2 yrs I weighed in at 185 Lbs. Now in 2001 I have nearly put the majority of my weight back on, I weigh almost 340. I don't know what to do, I've had people tell me "Maybe you were born to be fat!" Well, I don't think so. When I get hungry, I go to a fast food place and I'll order 2 value meals, not 1, 2!! I don't have any self control whatsoever. My question(s) is
1. Does anybody know of a mental disorder associated with what I do?
2. Is there anything left I can do?
3. Are there any new meds except, Adipex, Meridian I can try?
I need help, I am sick to death of this problem.
Thanks
Chad B