An eating disorder is a compulsion in which the main problem is a person eats in a way which disturbs their physical health. The eating may be too excessive (co...
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In my early twenties I suffered from anorexia, then bulimia. Throughout that time, chewing and spitting was sort of in the background--something I actually considered a healthier alternative to bulimia.
Well I conquered bulimia but it seems like chewing and spitting is here to stay. It's embarrassing because it does take its toll on my health. I've developed major dental problems that are expensive to take care of, and in spite of the thousands of dollars that have gone into root canals, crowns, etc., I can't get myself to stop! I feel guilty because it's mostly my husband who pays for the dental work, plus the food I use to chew and spit. I know he suspects something but is embarrassed to confront me. I feel embarrassed also because we really can't afford to waste money on this... I want to quit but don't want to go through counseling. I'm a stay-at-home, working-from-home mom to a new baby, and we're tight on money. Yet it's the isolation and stress of being home all the time that also makes me chew and spit tons of food as a stress relief. It's like a drug; nothing calms me the way it does. Has anyone else here just cut out spitting and chewing cold turkey? Anything else that works better but is easier on health? Posted on 05/16/08, 08:05 pm |
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Hi Sunhaven, I also do this, but probably not to the extent that you are. I dont believe that quitting cold turkey is the answer and has never worked for me. I think you have to replace a bad habit for a good one. (healthy one) Maybe when you feel the desire to do this, is it possible for you to put bub in the stroller and go around the block. Or write in your journal instead if excersize is not your thing. There are so many cathardic, therapeutic things to do that will give you a longer healthier fix than the temporary one you get from spitting. I like to look at my family photos and reminisce about wonderful memories. I have even started a huge collage of all the photos, it's a great distraction and I see my beautiful family everytime I walk past it. With a new bub I'm guessing you dont have an awful lot of time for you. What about even writing positive little affirmations on post it notes and sticking them on your mirror, so that when you are getting ready for the day you start with a positive message. Hope you find something that will work for you. I would really suggest being open and honest with your husband. It can be very liberating and you need his help right now. Give him the chance to be strong for you. (Guys love to feel needed).
Good luck to you, sending warm wishes your way. Rel 
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Have you tried chewing gum? That might curb the chewing and spitting some...just a thought.
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if gum won't do it, maybe try something like lollipops first, then switch to gum, to keep the sensation of chewing/spitting. Good luck :)
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I just started chewing and spitting in the past few months (a habit I wish I hadn't started)...But I feel more ok doing the chewing and spitting then I do actually eating :(...I also open packets of food and then become scared that i will binge and then I throw the food out :(..I truly hate the cycle I am in...
Thinking of you Sunhaven...
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I was in this cycle for several years, it was aweful, I was obsessed with it to the point that I would carry a gatorade bottle with me in the car so I coul have something to spit into. I carried so much shame with it. As an anorexic, this seemed "safe" to me, but in reality you still end up ingesting some of those high sugar calories (because noone chews and spits on broccolli). I gained about 30 lbs. It took a lot of therapy and starting on prozac to reduce those urges. I am several years "clean" from C&S, but it took outside help.
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