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Hi Georgi,

I'm glad you decided to speak up. I'm sorry for your loss of your father. That

is a major life change. It's understandable you are wanting to numb your

emotions. What was your father like? Is it possible that what you really need is

to let your emotions come up, to walk yourself through them, to talk, cry,

scream, whatever? You mentioned counseling, which certainly is a good place to

do all of these, or maybe a good friend. Sometimes writing helps me, and for me

it's important to share what I've written with someone I trust as well.

For many years, like many people, I did a lot of mindless eating in front of the

tv. I decided I would only eat at the table, even if I had to turn the tv off to

go and eat. I've done that for years, and now I just don't associate tv with

food anymore. But it took a while.

I started with the non-dieting approach last November. While I'm doing better, I

still have a long way to go. I am told it just takes a long time because you are

changing lifelong behavior. Also it takes a lot of work\on a daily basis. But

you are doing positive things like reading, writing, and exercising. For me, I

have to do the reading and rereading every single day in order not to slide away

from eating when I'm hungry. I understand what you mean by it seeming like a

diet when you have to put off eating til you're hungry, and I think that's when

we have to look at why it is we're wanting to eat if our bodies do not

physically need food.

Keep writing,

Sara

>

> Hi,

>

> I have legalized all foods. I still find myself mindlessly eating in front of

the TV - seeking to numb my emotions - check out. I recently lost my father and

am eating so much so mindlessly I am scaring myself. Even though I know I will

feel terrible, physically and emotionally the next day - I still do it and then

I feel so bad I have more emotions I can't handle. I need help - probably

professional. I am using food as a substance and abusing it. I have started

the book Intuitve Eating twice and got stuck both times at the same point. All

foods have been legalized. I don't diet. Although, lately it has been tempting

to try weight watchers again as a means of reigning in my overeating. But I

know that isn't the answer. I don't weigh myself. And there I have stopped. I

can't bring myself to eat mindfully, pay attention to my hunger signals. I

start to try and it feels like dieting to me - I get rigid about it and

obsessive. I think I might have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder around the whole

issue of food. I did join the Y yesterday - I haven't had a regular exercise

routine in years and I know it helps - both the mind and the body. I just need

to take care of myself. I really needed to get this off my chest. I am going

to start utilizing this group as a means of helping myself as well as the

exercise. Two positive steps I have taken this week. I have been lurking here

for 2 years and rarely post. A pregnancy distracted me and made me feel normal

for awhile and now one year post new baby I am really struggling with the food

issues again. There is so much helpful advice in this group and I am so glad

it's here.

>

> Thank you!

> Georgi

>

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Hi Georgi,

I'm glad you decided to speak up. I'm sorry for your loss of your father. That

is a major life change. It's understandable you are wanting to numb your

emotions. What was your father like? Is it possible that what you really need is

to let your emotions come up, to walk yourself through them, to talk, cry,

scream, whatever? You mentioned counseling, which certainly is a good place to

do all of these, or maybe a good friend. Sometimes writing helps me, and for me

it's important to share what I've written with someone I trust as well.

For many years, like many people, I did a lot of mindless eating in front of the

tv. I decided I would only eat at the table, even if I had to turn the tv off to

go and eat. I've done that for years, and now I just don't associate tv with

food anymore. But it took a while.

I started with the non-dieting approach last November. While I'm doing better, I

still have a long way to go. I am told it just takes a long time because you are

changing lifelong behavior. Also it takes a lot of work\on a daily basis. But

you are doing positive things like reading, writing, and exercising. For me, I

have to do the reading and rereading every single day in order not to slide away

from eating when I'm hungry. I understand what you mean by it seeming like a

diet when you have to put off eating til you're hungry, and I think that's when

we have to look at why it is we're wanting to eat if our bodies do not

physically need food.

Keep writing,

Sara

>

> Hi,

>

> I have legalized all foods. I still find myself mindlessly eating in front of

the TV - seeking to numb my emotions - check out. I recently lost my father and

am eating so much so mindlessly I am scaring myself. Even though I know I will

feel terrible, physically and emotionally the next day - I still do it and then

I feel so bad I have more emotions I can't handle. I need help - probably

professional. I am using food as a substance and abusing it. I have started

the book Intuitve Eating twice and got stuck both times at the same point. All

foods have been legalized. I don't diet. Although, lately it has been tempting

to try weight watchers again as a means of reigning in my overeating. But I

know that isn't the answer. I don't weigh myself. And there I have stopped. I

can't bring myself to eat mindfully, pay attention to my hunger signals. I

start to try and it feels like dieting to me - I get rigid about it and

obsessive. I think I might have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder around the whole

issue of food. I did join the Y yesterday - I haven't had a regular exercise

routine in years and I know it helps - both the mind and the body. I just need

to take care of myself. I really needed to get this off my chest. I am going

to start utilizing this group as a means of helping myself as well as the

exercise. Two positive steps I have taken this week. I have been lurking here

for 2 years and rarely post. A pregnancy distracted me and made me feel normal

for awhile and now one year post new baby I am really struggling with the food

issues again. There is so much helpful advice in this group and I am so glad

it's here.

>

> Thank you!

> Georgi

>

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Hi Georgi,

I'm glad you decided to speak up. I'm sorry for your loss of your father. That

is a major life change. It's understandable you are wanting to numb your

emotions. What was your father like? Is it possible that what you really need is

to let your emotions come up, to walk yourself through them, to talk, cry,

scream, whatever? You mentioned counseling, which certainly is a good place to

do all of these, or maybe a good friend. Sometimes writing helps me, and for me

it's important to share what I've written with someone I trust as well.

For many years, like many people, I did a lot of mindless eating in front of the

tv. I decided I would only eat at the table, even if I had to turn the tv off to

go and eat. I've done that for years, and now I just don't associate tv with

food anymore. But it took a while.

I started with the non-dieting approach last November. While I'm doing better, I

still have a long way to go. I am told it just takes a long time because you are

changing lifelong behavior. Also it takes a lot of work\on a daily basis. But

you are doing positive things like reading, writing, and exercising. For me, I

have to do the reading and rereading every single day in order not to slide away

from eating when I'm hungry. I understand what you mean by it seeming like a

diet when you have to put off eating til you're hungry, and I think that's when

we have to look at why it is we're wanting to eat if our bodies do not

physically need food.

Keep writing,

Sara

>

> Hi,

>

> I have legalized all foods. I still find myself mindlessly eating in front of

the TV - seeking to numb my emotions - check out. I recently lost my father and

am eating so much so mindlessly I am scaring myself. Even though I know I will

feel terrible, physically and emotionally the next day - I still do it and then

I feel so bad I have more emotions I can't handle. I need help - probably

professional. I am using food as a substance and abusing it. I have started

the book Intuitve Eating twice and got stuck both times at the same point. All

foods have been legalized. I don't diet. Although, lately it has been tempting

to try weight watchers again as a means of reigning in my overeating. But I

know that isn't the answer. I don't weigh myself. And there I have stopped. I

can't bring myself to eat mindfully, pay attention to my hunger signals. I

start to try and it feels like dieting to me - I get rigid about it and

obsessive. I think I might have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder around the whole

issue of food. I did join the Y yesterday - I haven't had a regular exercise

routine in years and I know it helps - both the mind and the body. I just need

to take care of myself. I really needed to get this off my chest. I am going

to start utilizing this group as a means of helping myself as well as the

exercise. Two positive steps I have taken this week. I have been lurking here

for 2 years and rarely post. A pregnancy distracted me and made me feel normal

for awhile and now one year post new baby I am really struggling with the food

issues again. There is so much helpful advice in this group and I am so glad

it's here.

>

> Thank you!

> Georgi

>

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Hi Sara,

Thanks for your words of encouragement and advice. It really helps -I think I

need to just do one thing at a time. This morning I sat down at the table with a

bowl of cereal and kept fighting the desire to pick up the paper and read while

I ate. I just observed it. Finally, I paused my meal, read the paper and

realized I was actually full. Progress.

Thanks Again!

Georgi

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Perhaps you could benefit by trying another non-dieting book? I was better able

to connect with and utilize Overcoming Overeating when I began. There is good

sized Book List in the Files section at this group site. You can print it out to

take with you to library and/or bookstores so that you can read a bit in a book

before you select it. IE is only one of many good books on non-dieting. Find

your own printed 'guru' and for sure keep posting here too.

ehugs, Katcha

IEing since March 2007

>I have started the book Intuitve Eating twice and got stuck both times at the

same point.

> Georgi

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Yay!! That is fabulous to hear and inspiring too. Isn't it marvelous how simple

but impacting such an experience can be? Bravo for you.

Katcha

>

> Hi Sara,

>

> Thanks for your words of encouragement and advice. It really helps -I think I

need to just do one thing at a time. This morning I sat down at the table with a

bowl of cereal and kept fighting the desire to pick up the paper and read while

I ate. I just observed it. Finally, I paused my meal, read the paper and

realized I was actually full. Progress.

>

> Thanks Again!

> Georgi

>

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Yay!! That is fabulous to hear and inspiring too. Isn't it marvelous how simple

but impacting such an experience can be? Bravo for you.

Katcha

>

> Hi Sara,

>

> Thanks for your words of encouragement and advice. It really helps -I think I

need to just do one thing at a time. This morning I sat down at the table with a

bowl of cereal and kept fighting the desire to pick up the paper and read while

I ate. I just observed it. Finally, I paused my meal, read the paper and

realized I was actually full. Progress.

>

> Thanks Again!

> Georgi

>

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Yay!! That is fabulous to hear and inspiring too. Isn't it marvelous how simple

but impacting such an experience can be? Bravo for you.

Katcha

>

> Hi Sara,

>

> Thanks for your words of encouragement and advice. It really helps -I think I

need to just do one thing at a time. This morning I sat down at the table with a

bowl of cereal and kept fighting the desire to pick up the paper and read while

I ate. I just observed it. Finally, I paused my meal, read the paper and

realized I was actually full. Progress.

>

> Thanks Again!

> Georgi

>

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Georgi,

Excellent progress! And a timely reminder to me, as I have been slipping back

into eating while on the computer or reading a book. I am reminded about how

boring I realized eating is WHEN I'M NOT HUNGRY! When I am truly hungry, it's

all I want to do until the hunger is gone, although like others, I have had

times when I got annoyed at having to stop my activity in order to eat. But

only eating when I am eating is essential for me, I think. Otherwise, I don't

notice my hunger signal ending.

Jane

>

> Hi Sara,

>

> Thanks for your words of encouragement and advice. It really helps -I think I

need to just do one thing at a time. This morning I sat down at the table with a

bowl of cereal and kept fighting the desire to pick up the paper and read while

I ate. I just observed it. Finally, I paused my meal, read the paper and

realized I was actually full. Progress.

>

> Thanks Again!

> Georgi

>

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Georgi,

Excellent progress! And a timely reminder to me, as I have been slipping back

into eating while on the computer or reading a book. I am reminded about how

boring I realized eating is WHEN I'M NOT HUNGRY! When I am truly hungry, it's

all I want to do until the hunger is gone, although like others, I have had

times when I got annoyed at having to stop my activity in order to eat. But

only eating when I am eating is essential for me, I think. Otherwise, I don't

notice my hunger signal ending.

Jane

>

> Hi Sara,

>

> Thanks for your words of encouragement and advice. It really helps -I think I

need to just do one thing at a time. This morning I sat down at the table with a

bowl of cereal and kept fighting the desire to pick up the paper and read while

I ate. I just observed it. Finally, I paused my meal, read the paper and

realized I was actually full. Progress.

>

> Thanks Again!

> Georgi

>

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Georgi,

Excellent progress! And a timely reminder to me, as I have been slipping back

into eating while on the computer or reading a book. I am reminded about how

boring I realized eating is WHEN I'M NOT HUNGRY! When I am truly hungry, it's

all I want to do until the hunger is gone, although like others, I have had

times when I got annoyed at having to stop my activity in order to eat. But

only eating when I am eating is essential for me, I think. Otherwise, I don't

notice my hunger signal ending.

Jane

>

> Hi Sara,

>

> Thanks for your words of encouragement and advice. It really helps -I think I

need to just do one thing at a time. This morning I sat down at the table with a

bowl of cereal and kept fighting the desire to pick up the paper and read while

I ate. I just observed it. Finally, I paused my meal, read the paper and

realized I was actually full. Progress.

>

> Thanks Again!

> Georgi

>

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Hi Georgi

I lost my father a few years ago and over the time he was ill and after he died

I put on over 3 stone (45-50 pounds). I was holding everyone else up, being the

'strong' one and, as a result, I had nothing left for me. Eating seemed the only

solution.

In truth I think I was utterly furious. My Dad was only 62 and it seemed such a

cruel and unfair thing to happen. As usual with me I turned my anger upon myself

and I think my eating was, in part, punishment (as well as comfort and an

anesthetic).

A friend told me something (weird!) that actually helped. She said 'it takes

many bites to eat an elephant.' What that means is that sometimes things are

just TOO big to deal with. You need to just go day by day trying to get through

it.

I had kind of thought I had to deal with it all straight away which felt so

overwhelming that I turned to food. In fact when I stood back a bit, let myself

draw a breath, I found a way through.

This isn't a time to be beating yourself up about food. There are far more

important things going on...but try to find a way to truly love and care for

yourself at the moment - and that may be food related or not.

I got lost in my grieving, lost supporting everyone else. I hope you find a less

exhausting path.

x

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Hi Georgi

I lost my father a few years ago and over the time he was ill and after he died

I put on over 3 stone (45-50 pounds). I was holding everyone else up, being the

'strong' one and, as a result, I had nothing left for me. Eating seemed the only

solution.

In truth I think I was utterly furious. My Dad was only 62 and it seemed such a

cruel and unfair thing to happen. As usual with me I turned my anger upon myself

and I think my eating was, in part, punishment (as well as comfort and an

anesthetic).

A friend told me something (weird!) that actually helped. She said 'it takes

many bites to eat an elephant.' What that means is that sometimes things are

just TOO big to deal with. You need to just go day by day trying to get through

it.

I had kind of thought I had to deal with it all straight away which felt so

overwhelming that I turned to food. In fact when I stood back a bit, let myself

draw a breath, I found a way through.

This isn't a time to be beating yourself up about food. There are far more

important things going on...but try to find a way to truly love and care for

yourself at the moment - and that may be food related or not.

I got lost in my grieving, lost supporting everyone else. I hope you find a less

exhausting path.

x

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I know exactly what it means to feel like you are using food as a substance and

abusing it. I am in a similar boat with you Georgi, in that I have reached a

point where I have legalized all foods but still mindlessly overeat in front of

the TV. I have learned that whenever I have the desire to engage in this

behavior, that I should take it as a clue that something deeper is going on and

that I am in need of love and comfort. A lot of times, however, I just don't

feel like facing whatever is bothering me and I still turn to eating. It's hard

because whenever I let myself have a strong on the spot emotion and don't react

to it with overeating, I just get very overwhelmed. It's very hard for me to

have my emotions so on the surface. It doesn't help that I don't feel like I

have anyone to share my emotional eating struggles with. I have started to share

with my boyfriend but he has a hard time understanding. He also has emotional

issues of his own and mine are very internalized and therefore hard for him to

see and relate to.

Thank you all for your sharing and support,

>

> Hi,

>

> I have legalized all foods. I still find myself mindlessly eating in front of

the TV - seeking to numb my emotions - check out. I recently lost my father and

am eating so much so mindlessly I am scaring myself. Even though I know I will

feel terrible, physically and emotionally the next day - I still do it and then

I feel so bad I have more emotions I can't handle. I need help - probably

professional. I am using food as a substance and abusing it. I have started

the book Intuitve Eating twice and got stuck both times at the same point. All

foods have been legalized. I don't diet. Although, lately it has been tempting

to try weight watchers again as a means of reigning in my overeating. But I

know that isn't the answer. I don't weigh myself. And there I have stopped. I

can't bring myself to eat mindfully, pay attention to my hunger signals. I

start to try and it feels like dieting to me - I get rigid about it and

obsessive. I think I might have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder around the whole

issue of food. I did join the Y yesterday - I haven't had a regular exercise

routine in years and I know it helps - both the mind and the body. I just need

to take care of myself. I really needed to get this off my chest. I am going

to start utilizing this group as a means of helping myself as well as the

exercise. Two positive steps I have taken this week. I have been lurking here

for 2 years and rarely post. A pregnancy distracted me and made me feel normal

for awhile and now one year post new baby I am really struggling with the food

issues again. There is so much helpful advice in this group and I am so glad

it's here.

>

> Thank you!

> Georgi

>

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I know exactly what it means to feel like you are using food as a substance and

abusing it. I am in a similar boat with you Georgi, in that I have reached a

point where I have legalized all foods but still mindlessly overeat in front of

the TV. I have learned that whenever I have the desire to engage in this

behavior, that I should take it as a clue that something deeper is going on and

that I am in need of love and comfort. A lot of times, however, I just don't

feel like facing whatever is bothering me and I still turn to eating. It's hard

because whenever I let myself have a strong on the spot emotion and don't react

to it with overeating, I just get very overwhelmed. It's very hard for me to

have my emotions so on the surface. It doesn't help that I don't feel like I

have anyone to share my emotional eating struggles with. I have started to share

with my boyfriend but he has a hard time understanding. He also has emotional

issues of his own and mine are very internalized and therefore hard for him to

see and relate to.

Thank you all for your sharing and support,

>

> Hi,

>

> I have legalized all foods. I still find myself mindlessly eating in front of

the TV - seeking to numb my emotions - check out. I recently lost my father and

am eating so much so mindlessly I am scaring myself. Even though I know I will

feel terrible, physically and emotionally the next day - I still do it and then

I feel so bad I have more emotions I can't handle. I need help - probably

professional. I am using food as a substance and abusing it. I have started

the book Intuitve Eating twice and got stuck both times at the same point. All

foods have been legalized. I don't diet. Although, lately it has been tempting

to try weight watchers again as a means of reigning in my overeating. But I

know that isn't the answer. I don't weigh myself. And there I have stopped. I

can't bring myself to eat mindfully, pay attention to my hunger signals. I

start to try and it feels like dieting to me - I get rigid about it and

obsessive. I think I might have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder around the whole

issue of food. I did join the Y yesterday - I haven't had a regular exercise

routine in years and I know it helps - both the mind and the body. I just need

to take care of myself. I really needed to get this off my chest. I am going

to start utilizing this group as a means of helping myself as well as the

exercise. Two positive steps I have taken this week. I have been lurking here

for 2 years and rarely post. A pregnancy distracted me and made me feel normal

for awhile and now one year post new baby I am really struggling with the food

issues again. There is so much helpful advice in this group and I am so glad

it's here.

>

> Thank you!

> Georgi

>

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I know exactly what it means to feel like you are using food as a substance and

abusing it. I am in a similar boat with you Georgi, in that I have reached a

point where I have legalized all foods but still mindlessly overeat in front of

the TV. I have learned that whenever I have the desire to engage in this

behavior, that I should take it as a clue that something deeper is going on and

that I am in need of love and comfort. A lot of times, however, I just don't

feel like facing whatever is bothering me and I still turn to eating. It's hard

because whenever I let myself have a strong on the spot emotion and don't react

to it with overeating, I just get very overwhelmed. It's very hard for me to

have my emotions so on the surface. It doesn't help that I don't feel like I

have anyone to share my emotional eating struggles with. I have started to share

with my boyfriend but he has a hard time understanding. He also has emotional

issues of his own and mine are very internalized and therefore hard for him to

see and relate to.

Thank you all for your sharing and support,

>

> Hi,

>

> I have legalized all foods. I still find myself mindlessly eating in front of

the TV - seeking to numb my emotions - check out. I recently lost my father and

am eating so much so mindlessly I am scaring myself. Even though I know I will

feel terrible, physically and emotionally the next day - I still do it and then

I feel so bad I have more emotions I can't handle. I need help - probably

professional. I am using food as a substance and abusing it. I have started

the book Intuitve Eating twice and got stuck both times at the same point. All

foods have been legalized. I don't diet. Although, lately it has been tempting

to try weight watchers again as a means of reigning in my overeating. But I

know that isn't the answer. I don't weigh myself. And there I have stopped. I

can't bring myself to eat mindfully, pay attention to my hunger signals. I

start to try and it feels like dieting to me - I get rigid about it and

obsessive. I think I might have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder around the whole

issue of food. I did join the Y yesterday - I haven't had a regular exercise

routine in years and I know it helps - both the mind and the body. I just need

to take care of myself. I really needed to get this off my chest. I am going

to start utilizing this group as a means of helping myself as well as the

exercise. Two positive steps I have taken this week. I have been lurking here

for 2 years and rarely post. A pregnancy distracted me and made me feel normal

for awhile and now one year post new baby I am really struggling with the food

issues again. There is so much helpful advice in this group and I am so glad

it's here.

>

> Thank you!

> Georgi

>

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,

Your experience really resonates with me. Although my dad was older and died

suddenly, the way I am handling it is the same. I am exhausting myself not only

caring for my children, but now my mother, who is such a state of shock and

grief. Thank you for sharing your experience. It is such a wake up call to me

- thie is a M.O. of mine to put myself last. I am feeling better all ready just

opening up and sharing about the eating - it releases the shame and hiding

aspect to my overeating. Thank you so much and I am taking your advice to

heart.

Georgi

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,

Thank you for sharing your experience. I am realizing that I too have very

strong emotions that I have difficulty accepting and expressing. When I am

emotional, I think it is " inapproriate " . When I was younger, I was often

labeled " sensitive " , " over-Sensitive " etc. I found a huge outlet in the arts -

but since my family is now taking up a lot of my time - I have put my artistic

self on the back burner and the repercussions are again feeling overwhelmed by

strong emotions.

I find it helps to just say, I am who I am and I am a person who feels things

deeply. And then I just ride the wave the emotion and come out the other side.

I think it is a good thing to be a sensitive, feeling person - it is just not

always easy.

Good to be on this journey. I guess it is all about baby steps! I am so

grateful to have this group and know that I am not the only one! It is amazing

to me how what we think is so specific to our experience ends up being something

others can really relate to.

Thanks again!

Georgi

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Ah, the old HALT routine - stopping and asking if what is really

happening/needed - HungryAngryLonelyTired. Works for me too :-)

GOOD for you Sandy!! Bet you felt better too. Lovely :-)

ehugs, Katcha

IEing since March 2007

>

> Sometimes when I find myself mindlessly eating or grazing without

> satisfaction, what I really am is TIRED and need a nap. Sandy

>

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Ah, the old HALT routine - stopping and asking if what is really

happening/needed - HungryAngryLonelyTired. Works for me too :-)

GOOD for you Sandy!! Bet you felt better too. Lovely :-)

ehugs, Katcha

IEing since March 2007

>

> Sometimes when I find myself mindlessly eating or grazing without

> satisfaction, what I really am is TIRED and need a nap. Sandy

>

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Yeah, multi-tasking while eating is a bad habit. It totally diminises the

wonderful experience eating can be and leaves only a sense of blah in its place.

Eating the right thing at the right time is one of the really fine things in

life. Otherwise, it's just not that great.

> >

> > Hi Sara,

> >

> > Thanks for your words of encouragement and advice. It really helps -I think

I need to just do one thing at a time. This morning I sat down at the table with

a bowl of cereal and kept fighting the desire to pick up the paper and read

while I ate. I just observed it. Finally, I paused my meal, read the paper and

realized I was actually full. Progress.

> >

> > Thanks Again!

> > Georgi

> >

>

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Yeah, multi-tasking while eating is a bad habit. It totally diminises the

wonderful experience eating can be and leaves only a sense of blah in its place.

Eating the right thing at the right time is one of the really fine things in

life. Otherwise, it's just not that great.

> >

> > Hi Sara,

> >

> > Thanks for your words of encouragement and advice. It really helps -I think

I need to just do one thing at a time. This morning I sat down at the table with

a bowl of cereal and kept fighting the desire to pick up the paper and read

while I ate. I just observed it. Finally, I paused my meal, read the paper and

realized I was actually full. Progress.

> >

> > Thanks Again!

> > Georgi

> >

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Yeah, multi-tasking while eating is a bad habit. It totally diminises the

wonderful experience eating can be and leaves only a sense of blah in its place.

Eating the right thing at the right time is one of the really fine things in

life. Otherwise, it's just not that great.

> >

> > Hi Sara,

> >

> > Thanks for your words of encouragement and advice. It really helps -I think

I need to just do one thing at a time. This morning I sat down at the table with

a bowl of cereal and kept fighting the desire to pick up the paper and read

while I ate. I just observed it. Finally, I paused my meal, read the paper and

realized I was actually full. Progress.

> >

> > Thanks Again!

> > Georgi

> >

>

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So true! An important part of learning to intuitively take care of one's self is

to also care for other needs other than just food.

> > >

> > > Hi,

> > >

> > > I have legalized all foods. I still find myself mindlessly eating in

> > front of the TV - seeking to numb my emotions - check out. I recently lost

> > my father and am eating so much so mindlessly I am scaring myself. Even

> > though I know I will feel terrible, physically and emotionally the next day

> > - I still do it and then I feel so bad I have more emotions I can't handle.

> > I need help - probably professional. I am using food as a substance and

> > abusing it. I have started the book Intuitve Eating twice and got stuck both

> > times at the same point. All foods have been legalized. I don't diet.

> > Although, lately it has been tempting to try weight watchers again as a

> > means of reigning in my overeating. But I know that isn't the answer. I

> > don't weigh myself. And there I have stopped. I can't bring myself to eat

> > mindfully, pay attention to my hunger signals. I start to try and it feels

> > like dieting to me - I get rigid about it and obsessive. I think I might

> > have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder around the whole issue of food. I did

> > join the Y yesterday - I haven't had a regular exercise routine in years and

> > I know it helps - both the mind and the body. I just need to take care of

> > myself. I really needed to get this off my chest. I am going to start

> > utilizing this group as a means of helping myself as well as the exercise.

> > Two positive steps I have taken this week. I have been lurking here for 2

> > years and rarely post. A pregnancy distracted me and made me feel normal for

> > awhile and now one year post new baby I am really struggling with the food

> > issues again. There is so much helpful advice in this group and I am so glad

> > it's here.

> > >

> > > Thank you!

> > > Georgi

> > >

> >

> >

> >

>

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So true! An important part of learning to intuitively take care of one's self is

to also care for other needs other than just food.

> > >

> > > Hi,

> > >

> > > I have legalized all foods. I still find myself mindlessly eating in

> > front of the TV - seeking to numb my emotions - check out. I recently lost

> > my father and am eating so much so mindlessly I am scaring myself. Even

> > though I know I will feel terrible, physically and emotionally the next day

> > - I still do it and then I feel so bad I have more emotions I can't handle.

> > I need help - probably professional. I am using food as a substance and

> > abusing it. I have started the book Intuitve Eating twice and got stuck both

> > times at the same point. All foods have been legalized. I don't diet.

> > Although, lately it has been tempting to try weight watchers again as a

> > means of reigning in my overeating. But I know that isn't the answer. I

> > don't weigh myself. And there I have stopped. I can't bring myself to eat

> > mindfully, pay attention to my hunger signals. I start to try and it feels

> > like dieting to me - I get rigid about it and obsessive. I think I might

> > have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder around the whole issue of food. I did

> > join the Y yesterday - I haven't had a regular exercise routine in years and

> > I know it helps - both the mind and the body. I just need to take care of

> > myself. I really needed to get this off my chest. I am going to start

> > utilizing this group as a means of helping myself as well as the exercise.

> > Two positive steps I have taken this week. I have been lurking here for 2

> > years and rarely post. A pregnancy distracted me and made me feel normal for

> > awhile and now one year post new baby I am really struggling with the food

> > issues again. There is so much helpful advice in this group and I am so glad

> > it's here.

> > >

> > > Thank you!

> > > Georgi

> > >

> >

> >

> >

>

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