Guest guest Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 I can certainly relate. I've been noticing how angry I am and how stressed. I don't like to pick what to eat either. I've always had this thing about knowing what it is that I really want that is much deeper than just food. There are so many " shoulds " in my head it's deafening. It's nice when there's a nice clear craving. I just started IE a week ago, but I've been experiencing so much anxiety throughout the day, especially when facing food situations in which I have to choose what to eat. I went to the grocery store and felt so nervous about buying some of the foods that I normally wouldn't buy. Even outside of food situations, I've been on a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. I am committed to continuing the process, but have been surprised about how much has come up for me emotionally. It has been quite a change trying to work through my feelings rather than distract myself with food...and it's really hard. I'm hoping this process brings about greater mental health, because I'm not experiencing it yet. Can anyone relate?Kari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 I hear you! A couple times I've craved a specific thing, but most of the time I look at a menu or grocery store aisle and feel overwhelmed with " What am I hungry for? " " Am I really hungry " " Can I actually eat that and feel okay? " ahh!!! Sometimes, I wish my head would shut up, because my thoughts get in the way. Eventually, I'm hoping this is all automatic..that is what I'm working towards anyway. Kari > > > I just started IE a week ago, but I've been experiencing so much > > anxiety throughout the day, especially when facing food situations in > > which I have to choose what to eat. I went to the grocery store and > > felt so nervous about buying some of the foods that I normally wouldn't > > buy. Even outside of food situations, I've been on a bit of an > > emotional rollercoaster. > > > > I am committed to continuing the process, but have been surprised about > > how much has come up for me emotionally. It has been quite a change > > trying to work through my feelings rather than distract myself with > > food...and it's really hard. I'm hoping this process brings about > > greater mental health, because I'm not experiencing it yet. > > > > Can anyone relate? > > > > Kari > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 Hi Kari, I totally relate to this. For me, relying on my on feelings that I am just starting to recognize and trust is very anxiety provoking. I am not sure how to deal with this. For me, it is all about taking risks, and feeling what I have to feel, and trust my body`s wisdom... I hope you feel better. Take care, Nat > > I just started IE a week ago, but I've been experiencing so much > anxiety throughout the day, especially when facing food situations in > which I have to choose what to eat. I went to the grocery store and > felt so nervous about buying some of the foods that I normally wouldn't > buy. Even outside of food situations, I've been on a bit of an > emotional rollercoaster. > > I am committed to continuing the process, but have been surprised about > how much has come up for me emotionally. It has been quite a change > trying to work through my feelings rather than distract myself with > food...and it's really hard. I'm hoping this process brings about > greater mental health, because I'm not experiencing it yet. > > Can anyone relate? > > Kari > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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