We are all hear for the same reason - Binge eating and mental health
robs_ready
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Hi All,
For those of you that don't know me, I'm obviously Rob...
I've been active on hear for a few weeks now, it's been a bedrock of a lot of support, and has helped me continue my journey in a way that drives a new enthusiasm for it.
I want to share a bit about mental health, something that was for quite a long time a problem in my life, just as it is for a lot of you. Because actually this binge eating thing that a lot of us struggled with at one point in our lives (and may still do), stems from the same problem that depression and anxiety stem from.
The process for me usually goes like that, I hope others can relate;
You feel a sense of unhappiness in life, in whatever form, you hold a view of your self which is negative, which drives you to have unhappy thoughts and feel emotional states, you go the fridge to binge to take your mind off whatever it was you were thinking about.
Depression and Anxiety are just like this, sometimes on a daily basis, constantly being fixated on past problems, worries, which simultaneously drive negative thoughts and emotions, we go to our first comfort, for a lot of us, it is/was food.
I guess my point is, you can either continue to feed that vicious cycle, which actually drives you to feel worse in the long term, or you can put an end to the vicious cycle.
I've lost a lot of weight, I still have bad days, but those bad days have got less and less frequent. I've recently come off medication for the first time in 8 years, but I will tell you that by taking back control of my eating, daily cardio and weight training has helped me to build a stronger body, which equates to a stronger mind.
Take control of it today, and I promise you it will be worth it in the end.
(For the record, these are my views and you may not completely agree with them, I'm not here to debate medication or anything else, just post comments to encourage others yeah?)
For those of you that don't know me, I'm obviously Rob...
I've been active on hear for a few weeks now, it's been a bedrock of a lot of support, and has helped me continue my journey in a way that drives a new enthusiasm for it.
I want to share a bit about mental health, something that was for quite a long time a problem in my life, just as it is for a lot of you. Because actually this binge eating thing that a lot of us struggled with at one point in our lives (and may still do), stems from the same problem that depression and anxiety stem from.
The process for me usually goes like that, I hope others can relate;
You feel a sense of unhappiness in life, in whatever form, you hold a view of your self which is negative, which drives you to have unhappy thoughts and feel emotional states, you go the fridge to binge to take your mind off whatever it was you were thinking about.
Depression and Anxiety are just like this, sometimes on a daily basis, constantly being fixated on past problems, worries, which simultaneously drive negative thoughts and emotions, we go to our first comfort, for a lot of us, it is/was food.
I guess my point is, you can either continue to feed that vicious cycle, which actually drives you to feel worse in the long term, or you can put an end to the vicious cycle.
I've lost a lot of weight, I still have bad days, but those bad days have got less and less frequent. I've recently come off medication for the first time in 8 years, but I will tell you that by taking back control of my eating, daily cardio and weight training has helped me to build a stronger body, which equates to a stronger mind.
Take control of it today, and I promise you it will be worth it in the end.
(For the record, these are my views and you may not completely agree with them, I'm not here to debate medication or anything else, just post comments to encourage others yeah?)
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Glad things are getting better for you.0
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Well said and awesome for you!
Those great feel endorphins that exercise supplies us with makes you wonder why we ever fall off track to begin with ! Well I missed them ! After a 2 year break from what was the best I ever did for myself with being fit inside and out.. I'm taking back my life on the healthy side!
I'm new here to this app and I'm impressed and blown away at the support here, I'm gonna love it here!0 -
@roblloyd89 for the short time you have been on the forum your input has been positive. Thank you.
Congratulations on your personal achievements, and thank you for sharing what has worked for you.
You never know if your approach may be the inspiration someone else needs to hear. That is the beauty of these forums.
Cheers, h.
ETA: You title is a little misleading. I have never binge ate and don't have any mental problem around food. Just old and lazy.
We are all here for different reasons; some may collide.
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middlehaitch wrote: »ETA: You title is a little misleading. I have never binge ate and don't have any mental problem around food. Just old and lazy.
We are all here for different reasons; some may collide.
+1
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I'm here for the free coffee and donuts. And to track my calories a little. Maybe lose some weight!
I am crazy about those donuts.0 -
middlehaitch wrote: »ETA: You title is a little misleading. I have never binge ate and don't have any mental problem around food. Just old and lazy.
We are all here for different reasons; some may collide.
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Just need to have a way to know that I actually am "eating less." I don't understand how people follow that advice without calorie counting, unless they eat the same exact things everyday, which I have no interest in doing.0 -
Good to know you are off medication and I agree with all your points. I am still on medication and feel better and happier but eating raw vegetables and fruits has also contributed to my overall well being. Again, congrats and I hope I can get off my meds too!!! xx0
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middlehaitch wrote: »@roblloyd89 for the short time you have been on the forum your input has been positive. Thank you.
Congratulations on your personal achievements, and thank you for sharing what has worked for you.
You never know if your approach may be the inspiration someone else needs to hear. That is the beauty of these forums.
Cheers, h.
ETA: You title is a little misleading. I have never binge ate and don't have any mental problem around food. Just old and lazy.
We are all here for different reasons; some may collide.
Cosign
I'm here because I ate too much and moved too little
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If you don't Have or haven't had mental health issues this thread ain't for you guys!0
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"I guess my point is, you can either continue to feed that vicious cycle, which actually drives you to feel worse in the long term, or you can put an end to the vicious cycle."
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@roblloyd89 I think this thread is just as important to those of us who haven't had any mental health issues.
I really appreciate your post because it gives me a better insight into how binge eating and depression can hinder someones weight loss. It is very well worded.
Sorry if I upset you in some way.
Cheers, h.0 -
middlehaitch wrote: »@roblloyd89 I think this thread is just as important to those of us who haven't had any mental health issues.
I really appreciate your post because it gives me a better insight into how binge eating and depression can hinder someones weight loss. It is very well worded.
Sorry if I upset you in some way.
Cheers, h.
Noo not at all, you haven't upset me, I appreciate your kind words!0 -
@roblloyd89 ha! That 'Noo' gave you away. I had to check your profile and you are from the UK. ( Mancunian in Canada here)
Cheers, h.0 -
@middlehaitch it did a bit didn't it!?
Glad things are going better for you Rob x 0 -
middlehaitch wrote: »ETA: You title is a little misleading. I have never binge ate and don't have any mental problem around food. Just old and lazy.
We are all here for different reasons; some may collide.
Agreed.
I'm here only because my thyroid went wonky and caused me to gain about 12 pounds before I was diagnosed. I do have a tendency toward anxiety, but that totally kills my appetite. Many people lose weight when they're anxious or depressed.
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roblloyd89 wrote: »If you don't Have or haven't had mental health issues this thread ain't for you guys!
Glad you found something that works for you but don't lump everyone into one category such as "Binge eating and mental health". We are not "all" here for the same reason. Although I do 'hear' what you are saying about being 'here'. 0 -
middlehaitch wrote: »@roblloyd89 for the short time you have been on the forum your input has been positive. Thank you.
Congratulations on your personal achievements, and thank you for sharing what has worked for you.
You never know if your approach may be the inspiration someone else needs to hear. That is the beauty of these forums.
Cheers, h.
ETA: You title is a little misleading. I have never binge ate and don't have any mental problem around food. Just old and lazy.
We are all here for different reasons; some may collide.
Cosign
I'm here because I ate too much and moved too little
Me too!
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roblloyd89 wrote: »If you don't Have or haven't had mental health issues this thread ain't for you guys!
but the title says "we all" have mental health issues and binge eating0 -
Well put Sir. Very much my experience. I have a level of OCD which tends to mean I'm either fanatically healthy or spectacularly off the rails. Maintaining a normal healthy lifestyle with balance is tough for me to do. Terrible family losses have made that even tougher over last 5 years but I think 'this time' may be different (although I've said that before. Never been on a support forum before and also have recruited a buddy at work, so I'm hoping that will keep me going. Good luck all! Happy NY. 0
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