Nancytubis’s Profile

Close Eating Disorders

I am a compulsive over-eator. I am 5'3' and 153 lbs. I am a 57 yr old female. I have been on every diet and food plan known to man. I have lost and gained weight back repeadly. I have given up hope. I am looking to this community for support, suggestions, help, prayer, etc.

Treatments

Group Therapy Working / Worked

I have been in several groups. I learned about behavioral cognitive issues in one group. This group lasted for several weeks.

Lexapro Not Working

Currently on Lexapro for anxiety and depression. I am tapering off. It has not really done anything for my overeating issues. I do believe it has helped my depression.

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) Not Working

Not enough structure , in terms of what to eat. I even tired Compulsive overeators annonymous-I would lie about my weight to my sponsor.

Psychotherapy Not Working

I have had a great deal of therapy. It has not helped with my compulive over-eating issues.

Weight Watchers Somewhat Helpful

I lost 10 lbs 20 or so years ago ,became a lifetime member. Been recently, I don't like the "points" system, I find it too hard to follow. maintance too many choices.

Jenny Craig Working / Worked

Lost weight, this diet was a bit difficult. You had to buy there food, which did not always taste good, prepare it, shopping for extra stuff. Lost weight gained it back.

Carbohydrate Addicts Diet Working / Worked

Impossibe. Could not just eat carbos for a half hour a day.