Guest guest Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Dawn. that is a terrific observation, and I can identify with what you say. I do not see myself as an emotional eater either, but what you say about food as comfort despite not being a textbook "emotional eater" is just spot on. I had a mini-flash this summer when I was dealing my temp job ending unexpectedly (after months of unemployment) and finding out my mom had cancer. Found out about the job, I kid you not, five minutes after I found out about my mom! I hate crying in front of others, but there was definitely hysterical sobbing at work that day. I remember a few times in the weeks that followed thinking about going to a pizza buffet. Normally, when I think of buffet, I think about being hungry and wanting the taste of the pizza (or other buffet food). At that time however, I realized that I was consciously seeking the comfort of that overstuffed feeling and that it was in response to the stress and emotional upheaval in my life. I don't know that I've ever been so clearly able to link stuffing myself with my emotional state before.Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Sara, I have felt that need to feel stuffed too. I feel so much better knowing that this is normal sometimes and that you also felt this. I don't know why I need this though - you had an obvious reason, I don't. Sometimes I just want to be stuffed. I'm sorry about your mom also. Hope she is doing ok. Jen > > Dawn. that is a terrific observation, and I can identify with what you say. I > do not see myself as an emotional eater either, but what you say about food as > comfort despite not being a textbook " emotional eater " is just spot on. > > > I had a mini-flash this summer when I was dealing my temp job ending > unexpectedly (after months of unemployment) and finding out my mom had cancer. > Found out about the job, I kid you not, five minutes after I found out about my > mom! I hate crying in front of others, but there was definitely hysterical > sobbing at work that day. I remember a few times in the weeks that followed > thinking about going to a pizza buffet. Normally, when I think of buffet, I > think about being hungry and wanting the taste of the pizza (or other buffet > food). At that time however, I realized that I was consciously seeking the > comfort of that overstuffed feeling and that it was in response to the stress > and emotional upheaval in my life. I don't know that I've ever been so clearly > able to link stuffing myself with my emotional state before. > > Sara > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Sara, I have felt that need to feel stuffed too. I feel so much better knowing that this is normal sometimes and that you also felt this. I don't know why I need this though - you had an obvious reason, I don't. Sometimes I just want to be stuffed. I'm sorry about your mom also. Hope she is doing ok. Jen > > Dawn. that is a terrific observation, and I can identify with what you say. I > do not see myself as an emotional eater either, but what you say about food as > comfort despite not being a textbook " emotional eater " is just spot on. > > > I had a mini-flash this summer when I was dealing my temp job ending > unexpectedly (after months of unemployment) and finding out my mom had cancer. > Found out about the job, I kid you not, five minutes after I found out about my > mom! I hate crying in front of others, but there was definitely hysterical > sobbing at work that day. I remember a few times in the weeks that followed > thinking about going to a pizza buffet. Normally, when I think of buffet, I > think about being hungry and wanting the taste of the pizza (or other buffet > food). At that time however, I realized that I was consciously seeking the > comfort of that overstuffed feeling and that it was in response to the stress > and emotional upheaval in my life. I don't know that I've ever been so clearly > able to link stuffing myself with my emotional state before. > > Sara > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Sara, I have felt that need to feel stuffed too. I feel so much better knowing that this is normal sometimes and that you also felt this. I don't know why I need this though - you had an obvious reason, I don't. Sometimes I just want to be stuffed. I'm sorry about your mom also. Hope she is doing ok. Jen > > Dawn. that is a terrific observation, and I can identify with what you say. I > do not see myself as an emotional eater either, but what you say about food as > comfort despite not being a textbook " emotional eater " is just spot on. > > > I had a mini-flash this summer when I was dealing my temp job ending > unexpectedly (after months of unemployment) and finding out my mom had cancer. > Found out about the job, I kid you not, five minutes after I found out about my > mom! I hate crying in front of others, but there was definitely hysterical > sobbing at work that day. I remember a few times in the weeks that followed > thinking about going to a pizza buffet. Normally, when I think of buffet, I > think about being hungry and wanting the taste of the pizza (or other buffet > food). At that time however, I realized that I was consciously seeking the > comfort of that overstuffed feeling and that it was in response to the stress > and emotional upheaval in my life. I don't know that I've ever been so clearly > able to link stuffing myself with my emotional state before. > > Sara > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Josie, I love what you wrote about our bodies " craving " but I might add that my body seems to crave what HAS worked in the past. Now I am more aware that I use " food " like some people use drugs or gambling or shopping ( & I can SHOP, too, that is for sure) I want to develop OTHER methods of dealing with those " cravings " that are based on what worked for me in the past. Sometimes I will manage it & sometimes I won't & will go for numbing myself with food. BUT, as I continue to practice making more appropriate choices for myself, it will get easier. Of this, I am sure! mj > > > > Sara, > > I have felt that need to feel stuffed too. I feel so much better knowing that this is normal sometimes and that you also felt this. I don't know why I need this though - you had an obvious reason, I don't. Sometimes I just want to be stuffed. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Josie, I love what you wrote about our bodies " craving " but I might add that my body seems to crave what HAS worked in the past. Now I am more aware that I use " food " like some people use drugs or gambling or shopping ( & I can SHOP, too, that is for sure) I want to develop OTHER methods of dealing with those " cravings " that are based on what worked for me in the past. Sometimes I will manage it & sometimes I won't & will go for numbing myself with food. BUT, as I continue to practice making more appropriate choices for myself, it will get easier. Of this, I am sure! mj > > > > Sara, > > I have felt that need to feel stuffed too. I feel so much better knowing that this is normal sometimes and that you also felt this. I don't know why I need this though - you had an obvious reason, I don't. Sometimes I just want to be stuffed. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Josie, I love what you wrote about our bodies " craving " but I might add that my body seems to crave what HAS worked in the past. Now I am more aware that I use " food " like some people use drugs or gambling or shopping ( & I can SHOP, too, that is for sure) I want to develop OTHER methods of dealing with those " cravings " that are based on what worked for me in the past. Sometimes I will manage it & sometimes I won't & will go for numbing myself with food. BUT, as I continue to practice making more appropriate choices for myself, it will get easier. Of this, I am sure! mj > > > > Sara, > > I have felt that need to feel stuffed too. I feel so much better knowing that this is normal sometimes and that you also felt this. I don't know why I need this though - you had an obvious reason, I don't. Sometimes I just want to be stuffed. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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