Why do you self-sabotage?

WHY do you self-sabotage?

You start good and then it seems out of nowhere you start to slip? It’s familiar to anyone who has been on a diet and failed miserably over and over again but sometimes it’s not the diet thoughSelf-sabotage and binge eating can stem from various underlying factors, including emotional, psychological, and physiological aspects.

Here are a few possible reasons why individuals may engage in self-sabotaging behaviours and experience binge eating:

1. Emotional coping: Binge eating can serve as a coping mechanism for dealing with difficult emotions such as stress, sadness, loneliness, or anxiety. Food may provide temporary comfort and distraction from emotional discomfort, leading to a cycle of using binge eating as a means to cope with negative emotions.

2. Restrictive dieting or deprivation: Following overly strict diets or engaging in rigid eating patterns that involve severe calorie restriction or categorizing foods as “good” or “bad” can trigger a sense of deprivation. This deprivation can lead to increased cravings and feelings of being out of control around food, ultimately resulting in binge eating episodes.

3. Perfectionism and all-or-nothing thinking: Striving for perfection and adopting an all-or-nothing mindset can contribute to self-sabotage and binge eating. If someone believes they have deviated from their ideal eating plan or made a “mistake” by eating something they perceive as unhealthy, they may respond by engaging in a binge eating episode as a way to “start fresh” or compensate for their perceived failure.

4. Body image and self-esteem issues: Negative body image and low self-esteem can contribute to self-sabotage and binge eating behaviors. Binge eating can temporarily provide a sense of comfort or escape from negative body image thoughts or feelings of unworthiness.

5. Past traumas or emotional experiences: Previous traumatic experiences, such as childhood trauma or emotional abuse, can contribute to binge eating as a way to numb emotions or regain a sense of control. Binge eating can provide temporary relief from painful memories or emotions associated with past traumas.Do any of these resonate with you?