violent childhood sexual abuse?

Has anyone else suffered through this? I'm wondering how this figures into being heavy I think I understand some of the connections-at least for me, but I was wondering what some one Else's opinion is on the subject.

I believe I've got my emotions worked out and feel mentally healthy, but I still have a eating problem.

Input?

I was molested when I was younger and I do believe it contributed to the weight. I was already chunky back then but my weight grew. We also think something bad happened when I was around 4 or so because I started eating more and became seditary and refused to go back to a baby sitters. I cant unblock my memory of that time, but I do remember that far back. I have a binge eatting problem and there is a group on here that I am apart of called Overcoming Binge Eatting. If thats your problem too, Id join us. It really helps me if I feel the need to binge I can get on there, post and I get tons of support. Well Muchlove and I hope all stays well mentally.

Thank you for your reply, I'll take a look. thanks!

I was sexully abused as a child and have post-traumatic stress disorder.  A few years ago, I hospitalized in a psychiatric hospital that specializes in treating trauma survivors.  Almost every single person there had an eating disorder, either anorexia, bulimia, or being very overweight.  I do believe there is a connection.

Kelly

I was abused physically, sexually and emotionally from age 6-10, I started gaining weight around 10 yrs old. Food became my emotional bandaid. It was my comfort for a LONG time!