I was a binge/comfort eater from childhood and piled on weight year after year. Even being diagnosed with diabetes last year couldn't stop me bingeing. It reached the stage a few months ago where my blood sugar levels were out of control and I was constantly depressed, exhausted, emotional, nauseous with the self-esteem of a slug. I finally plucked up courage to see a CBT counsellor 2 months ago and it's the best thing I've ever done. As well as exploring all the issues behind my eating patterns, she is teaching me how to deal with all sorts of emotional baggage and without being too evangelical, I feel transformed. For the first time I can remember I feel as though I am in control of my life, I haven't binged for nearly 2 months. Emotionally I feel much more stable and the tears that used to flow for no particular reason have dried up. I know I have a long way to go but I do feel truly positive for the first time in ages - all of which basically means that I think CBT is a gret idea! My counsellor also gave me a book called Potatoes Not Prozac which was a real eye-opener and I think should be requried reading for anyone who's ever comfort eaten.