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Getting Out of B.E.D.I was suffocating and trying to hide it. So used to the sensation of being buried, I stayed in bed. The blankets gave me a false sense of security. Today, whenever the alarm resounds, I know I have a choice: remain in bed or stand up and get moving. The first choice allows for more sleep, but it puts off the inevitable. Progress and life are hindered until I throw off the covers and swing my feet over the side of the bed. To get out of bed jumpstarts life and brings change to jobs, families, social commitments, and daily activities. At the dawn of the next day, the same routine decision arises: to get out of bed or not. Trying to overcome Binge-Eating Disorder (B.E.D.) is a lot like deciding to get out of bed each day. Time and again, I must choose between staying in B.E.D., essentially putting my life on hold and getting out of B.E.D. to progress forward in life. The choice is always mine to make and there are, indeed, days when I choose to stay in B.E.D. On those days, the familiar comforts of my security blankets (food and bingeing) make my B.E.D. seem like a warm and inviting place. I convince myself that the temporary relief from my anxiety, over-excitement, depression, loneliness, or boredom is worth the potential lack of progress that day. Yet, if I stay in B.E.D. too long, the blankets which were once comfortable begin to close in on me, choking me with feelings of shame, disgust, and self-loathing that threaten to chain me to my B.E.D. completely. As mentally exhausting as it is to throw off those covers, I must remind myself that it is within my power to do so at any point in the day. I can then stand up and walk away from my B.E.D. for as long as I choose. If you’ve been in B.E.D., hitting that snooze button over and over like I was, Getting Out of B.E.D. may provide you with a sense of accomplishment and forward motion. There are so many wonderful possibilities; not bingeing and obsessing about food are just two of the more obvious ones. Just think of how great it would feel to be free from the terrifying grip of the bathroom scale or to go to a restaurant without worrying that what you eat will later trigger a binge. You may even find, like I did, that you now have the mental and emotional “space” to tackle some long-term goals like going back to school, revising your resume, or buying a house. Many doors are waiting to be opened by you. Getting out of B.E.D. is the first step. |
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The information included in this website is designed to raise awareness of Binge-Eating Disorder and its symptoms, as well as promote the book, Getting Out of B.E.D.: Overcoming Binge-Eating Disorder One Day at a Time by Megan R. Bartlett. It is not intended as a self-diagnosis tool. If you believe you have Binge-Eating Disorder, we strongly recommend you seek the advice of a mental health professional. © 2006-2008 Megan R. Bartlett | Website comments, requests, problems: megansbook2006@yahoo.com |