Reader says past trauma fuels binge eating and self-hatred
A reader who appears to have a stable, loving life says past trauma is triggering binge eating and intense self-criticism, and asks how to stop the cycle that starts in their mind.
Dear Annie: From the outside, my life looks steady and full. I have a thoughtful husband, grown children who stay in close touch, dear friends and work that gives my days purpose. I know I am fortunate, which only makes it harder to admit how much I am struggling in private.