When You Feel the Urge to Binge, Purge, Restrict: A Supportive Message

If you are in an activated state right now, this episode meets you where you are. You do not need to make decisions or figure anything out while you listen. The focus is on calming the body first, not fixing the behavior. Dr. Marianne guides you through simple, accessible grounding and nervous system regulation that can help reduce urgency without judgment or pressure. This episode is designed to be replayed during urge peaks and listened to in real time. Urges Are Signals, Not Commands Urges often show up when something feels overwhelming, unsafe, or out of control. This episode reframes urges as signals from the nervous system rather than failures or moral flaws. You will hear reminders that urges are learned responses meant to create relief, even when they no longer serve you. This compassionate perspective can help soften shame and create space for choice, even when the urge still feels loud. Support for Restricting, Bingeing, and Purging Urges Whether your urge is to restrict, binge, purge, compensate, avoid food, or delay eating, this episode centers safety and connection. It offers reassurance that you are not broken for having urges and that even small shifts in support can matter. This is a listen for one minute at a time. Five percent safer still counts. Listen When You Need Support Right Now You can return to this episode whenever urges spike. Let it keep you company. Let it remind you that this moment has edges and that you are not alone in it. If you need additional support beyond this episode, working with an eating disorder therapist can help you build more tools for navigating urges with care and compassion. Check out drmariannemiller.com for more resources. #EatingDisorderRecovery #UrgeSupport #NervousSystemRegulation