Emotional Eating?

hbb86
hbb86 Posts: 63 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi everyone

since Christmas time, a very close relative of mine was severely unwell and in ICU for a long time, and has recently passed away. The grief has been a lot to handle, particularly since I also have an anxiety disorder. My problem is that I have been eating like nothing on earth - whereas everyone else in my family are finding it hard to stomach eating anything.

What is wrong with me? am I so obsessed with food that even at times like this it cant take a back seat? Im back to working out and trying to eat healthily but I cant allow myself to fall into this trap everytime something stressful happens.

Do any of you have any tips?

x

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  • wannakimmy
    wannakimmy Posts: 488 Member
    Everyone deals with emotions differently. Some of us can't eat, and others, like me, head straight for the food. I find if I can just get past the initial moment, it gets easier. Instead of reaching for a snickers or bag of chips (whatever your vice) grab a bottle of water instead. If I just can't say no, I have just a bite, savor it and move on. I do not totally deprive myself, or I will binge. This has helped with me, hope it will for you as well.

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