Brain over Binge Podcast Ep. 6: Dismiss Urges to Binge: Component 3 (Stop Reacting to Urges to Binge)
Jan 17, 2017
Learn the art of detaching from binge urges without emotional reaction. The hosts emphasize that reacting can amplify discomfort and the likelihood of acting on urges. Discover the pitfalls of counterproductive responses like arguing or judging your feelings. Practice observing urges as if they belong to someone else for better control. Remember, urges will pass, and staying present helps in managing them. The journey takes time, but acceptance can speed up your recovery process!
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Cookie's Recovery Became Her Practice
- Cookie shares that she overcame binge and emotional eating and built a coaching practice from that experience.
- She frames her recovery as proof that binge eating can become part of your past.
Urges Are Neurological, Not Moral
- Binge urges are automatic primitive brain responses, not moral failings.
- Viewing urges as neurological junk reframes them as passable events rather than identity statements.
Avoid Reacting To Urges
- Experience urges unemotionally and avoid emotional, physical, or mental reactions.
- Stop arguing, analyzing, or tensing up because reacting makes the urge stronger and increases the chance you'll act on it.
