Binge Eating - How can I stop this?

[Kyasarin]

I think I am a binge eater.  I am 100 pounds overweight.
I think I binge while at home, or around long-time friends.  When I go out, I think I eat normal proportions, and at a normal frequency.
But when I am at home, I get bored, or I fall into an eating routine.  When I watch TV, read, or do something familiar, I am always snacking or overeating.  I also eat when I know I am full.  

Whenever I am alone, I am always thinking about what I can eat.  Sometimes I spend all my money on food.

I don't have much money, so a personal trainer is out of the question.  Are there any cheap/free therapists I can talk to?

I am a college student and work at a part time job.  I can ask my parents for money, but I don't want them involved.

What can I do?  Are there any tips anyone can give me?
I know if I keep going on this track, I will eventually die.
Any advice?

[shlee1016]

It's not as simple as using willpower. Food is filling the spot in you where something else is missing. I also think it would be good to look into seeing an on-campus therapist and see how it goes. They could really help you dig to find out what the underlying reason is that drives you to use this behavior. Good luck

[stlmom]

You need to contact a dietition and be open and honest regarding your struggle/s. You have done the right thing by reaching to others for advice and now you need to get in contact with a dietition (best is she has dealt with eating disorders). You can also call local hospitals and eating disorder faculities for free programs that most offer to the community. Research....you are worth it!  (I work with clients suffering from eating disorders). Sometines is is also good to try to see a psychologist (call your mental health state office is you are not insured)     GOOD LUCK  :)

[chazzylou1]

Hello, I know how hard it must be for you. I have exactly the same problem but unfortunately I developed bulimia because of a fear of gaining weight. It's like a pain that will never go away unless you eat. I have a dietician and a psycologist but nobody will ever really help unless  I help myself. You need to push yourself to eat like a "normal" person. Try to think of food as something you need to live, not for comfort. You don't have to eat that piece if cake in the fridge or that packet of crisps, I swear to you that you can do it if you try. If you don't beleive in yourself then you will NEVER get over your problem. All the best. x

[Jram]

Your school should have a health clinic where you should have free or really cheap access to doctors and therapists.  usually, your school fees cover medical, so go check it out--you'll have nothing to loose.