Is there a Saint for BED?

[Truth_Faith13]

I have heard that there is a patron saint for pretty much anything. I have a binge eating disorder and while I am seeking counselling, as the “shrink” said, only I can stop the food, he can’t do that, but I’m still struggling.

Also (and this is going to be the stupidest question yet…)…do you have to be a confirmed catholic to ask for intercession from the saints or can anyone ask? Also is there a specific thing you say or do you just generally ask for them to intercede?

Thanks

 

[Modern_Revert]

Saint Dymphna is the Patron Saint of OCD, I believe eating disorders fall into this category.

 

[Incomplete]

Also (and this is going to be the stupidest question yet…)…do you have to be a confirmed catholic to ask for intercession from the saints or can anyone ask? Also is there a specific thing you say or do you just generally ask for them to intercede?

Thanks

Nah, not a stupid question.

Anybody can ask for intercession from the saints. You can find a novena to pray, or you can just generally ask them to intercede.

 

[pensmama87]

I have heard that there is a patron saint for pretty much anything. I have a binge eating disorder and while I am seeking counselling, as the “shrink” said, only I can stop the food, he can’t do that, but I’m still struggling.

Also (and this is going to be the stupidest question yet…)…do you have to be a confirmed catholic to ask for intercession from the saints or can anyone ask? Also is there a specific thing you say or do you just generally ask for them to intercede?

Thanks

St. Margaret of Cortona. She comes up in lists as the patron saint of weight loss, but I think it would be more accurate to describe her as a patron saint for people who suffer from binge eating (as I do). You can pray any way you like when asking for a saint’s intercession, just like you would any other time. Novenas are popular among Catholics - usually it takes the form of repeated prayers over nine days. The link I included on St. Margaret has a link to a novena I’ve prayed for her intercession numerous times.

If you haven’t already, you might also consider Overeaters Anonymous. Some people disagree that overeating can be considered an addiction, but it’s been immensely helpful for me to view my disordered eating through that lens. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions about that.

 

[Truth_Faith13]

St. Margaret of Cortona. She comes up in lists as the patron saint of weight loss, but I think it would be more accurate to describe her as a patron saint for people who suffer from binge eating (as I do). You can pray any way you like when asking for a saint’s intercession, just like you would any other time. Novenas are popular among Catholics - usually it takes the form of repeated prayers over nine days. The link I included on St. Margaret has a link to a novena I’ve prayed for her intercession numerous times.

If you haven’t already, you might also consider Overeaters Anonymous. Some people disagree that overeating can be considered an addiction, but it’s been immensely helpful for me to view my disordered eating through that lens. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions about that.

Thank you

I didn’t realise we had OA in the UK…it appears we do!

Ill have to admit to finding the Novena a little confusing, underneath each days prayer it mentions the daily prayer and Hail Mary etc with a number in brackets. Is that the order and number of times you say each prayer?

I’d be interested to hear about your journey, are you able to control the binges now? I’m still at the start of my journey so just finding my feet…PM if that’s ok!

 

[pensmama87]

Thank you

I didn’t realise we had OA in the UK…it appears we do!

Ill have to admit to finding the Novena a little confusing, underneath each days prayer it mentions the daily prayer and Hail Mary etc with a number in brackets. Is that the order and number of times you say each prayer?

I’d be interested to hear about your journey, are you able to control the binges now? I’m still at the start of my journey so just finding my feet…PM if that’s ok!

As far as how to pray the novena, that’s exactly how I do it.

I am still a bit of a newcomer to OA and I’ve done almost all of it online, except in my work with my therapist who actually specializes in addiction (not why I came to her in the first place, but it was convenient when I decided I wanted to tackle it)!

I will send you a PM shortly.