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 Don't underestimate the power of just needing to feel better, even from minor annoyances. A couple weeks ago, I was struggling with an issue. Not a huge issue, just something I didn't want to deal with that actually turned out to be nothing in the end. And anyway, I *really* wanted a cheeseburger. I fought it and fought it and fought it and finally gave in and went to 's. After chowing down on a value meal, I could actually physically feel my mood changing. It was the first time it was so obvious to me. Our bodies are pretty smart. They crave what works. If you want to feel better and food does that, it makes sense that this is what you'll go for. Josie > > 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 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Don't underestimate the power of just needing to feel better, even from minor annoyances. A couple weeks ago, I was struggling with an issue. Not a huge issue, just something I didn't want to deal with that actually turned out to be nothing in the end. And anyway, I *really* wanted a cheeseburger. I fought it and fought it and fought it and finally gave in and went to 's. After chowing down on a value meal, I could actually physically feel my mood changing. It was the first time it was so obvious to me. Our bodies are pretty smart. They crave what works. If you want to feel better and food does that, it makes sense that this is what you'll go for. Josie > > 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 Yeah, my emotional eating isn't major either. At the end of the long day I want to go eat out. Last night I was feeling really crappy about work and a friend took me out to dinner so we could talk about it. Such is life. Ciao! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Yeah, my emotional eating isn't major either. At the end of the long day I want to go eat out. Last night I was feeling really crappy about work and a friend took me out to dinner so we could talk about it. Such is life. Ciao! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Yeah, my emotional eating isn't major either. At the end of the long day I want to go eat out. Last night I was feeling really crappy about work and a friend took me out to dinner so we could talk about it. Such is life. Ciao! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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