Weight/Eating Struggle

PunkRockTastic

I have this cyclic action occurring where I start eating because I’m depressed over my boyfriend’s situation or how the house isn’t cleaned. My boyfriend has been emotionally depressed and has physical issues along with dealing with his mom’s death. I’ve had to carry him through and it has been hard!!!

ladybug4233

I just wanted to send HUGS. I have always been and emotional eater and now I try to find something else to do when I want to eat. It does help. I hope things get better soon.

Dani9585

It sounds like you have a lot on your plate and that you're trying to be supportive for your boyfriend. Who supports you when you are both struggling?

Maybe consider counselling to learn about positive coping strategies?

Hope things get turned around for you.

1BlueAurora

Maybe go for a walk with your boyfriend at a park or hiking trail. It always helps me decompress, and conversations about the grief process can be helpful for you both. And I wouldn't rule out having you walk with some girlfriends to talk about other issues entirely. You need some self-care, too.

psychod787

I am sorry to hear about his issues. There is nothing wrong with staying with someone who does not live your goals. Though from my personal experiences, it's really hard. When I decided I needed to lose a lot of weight, my now ex wife would start then quit. So would I. My changing habits did not directly lead to my divorce, but it just made it worse. I decided I could not let another person dictate how I would live. Sounds crappy, but it was true for me. I hope you work it all out.