I need a swift kick in my *kitten*!!!!

Rob_Sarge

There is no long story for me to tell....the bottom line is I am diagnosed with PTSD, TBI and Major Depressive Disorder. It has completely taken over my mind. The spurts of motivation that happen once or twice a week are quickly overshadowed by emotional eating the minute anything gets stressful. Even thought that voice in my head tells me if I keep this up I am going to do some real damage and will quickly shorten my life span. I have 5 kid and a loving wife and that need to emotional eat overrides the fact that I already acknowledge the fact that I know I eat the wrong foods, I know it's not healthy for me, I know I need to change my habits but I have fallen off the wagon so many times it gets harder and harder to get back up. I feel like at 38 y/o if I don't do something I am going be dead by 45. My inner demons have complete control right now....I need something.....right now it's probably a swift kick in the *kitten*.....suggestions?

-I am currently in therapy with 2 different therapists...
-I take 60mg of Prozac a day and 150mg of Welbutrin each day.....

cbmich1860

My first sugestion is just dont give up!!! Just hang in there! Maybe if you have junk food around remove it from your home and this may help to reduce the calorie intake when you have an urge to binge? I do not keep anything unhealthy in my house so it would require me to have to go out to get it and it seems to help.

Maybe post on your fridge a picture or a sign to help remind you that if you dont change you could end up dead before your time?

I hope the best for you and hope everything gets better! :flowerforyou:

MamaBear57

When you feel yourself starting down a binge path try to distract yourself with something else. A hoppy, your kids, or exercise. As you know when you are working out hard it is hard to focuse on food. I pray for you and your family. My brother in law has many of the same things as you and he says working out after a flash helps.

I pray you find the path that works for you. Thank you for your service to our country

WillieEverlearn

I can sympathize a bit. I was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago, went into a bit of a tailspin, briefly went on medication after treatment...and you know what helped me most, and still does to this day?

Exercise.

There really is something about getting the endorphins flowing that instantly silences inner torment. It may sound trite, but it's true: work up a sweat, and you'll always feel better.

Rob_Sarge

My first sugestion is just dont give up!!! Just hang in there! Maybe if you have junk food around remove it from your home and this may help to reduce the calorie intake when you have an urge to binge? I do not keep anything unhealthy in my house so it would require me to have to go out to get it and it seems to help.

Maybe post on your fridge a picture or a sign to help remind you that if you dont change you could end up dead before your time?

I hope the best for you and hope everything gets better! :flowerforyou:

OK, sign posted on the fridge....gonna try thanx

Rob_Sarge

When you feel yourself starting down a binge path try to distract yourself with something else. A hoppy, your kids, or exercise. As you know when you are working out hard it is hard to focuse on food. I pray for you and your family. My brother in law has many of the same things as you and he says working out after a flash helps.

I pray you find the path that works for you. Thank you for your service to our country
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Rob_Sarge

I can sympathize a bit. I was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago, went into a bit of a tailspin, briefly went on medication after treatment...and you know what helped me most, and still does to this day?

Exercise.

There really is something about getting the endorphins flowing that instantly silences inner torment. It may sound trite, but it's true: work up a sweat, and you'll always feel better.

I will try

lor007

I'm sorry about your struggles.

Have you tried keeping foods you typically binge on out of your home? I have found if I actually have to drive to the store to buy half a gallon of ice cream I am much less likely to end up eating it.

600racer

I have an MTBI, chronic headaches, and several other of our problems. I recently decided I was going to get the help I need from the medical community so doing a lot on my own with help from a professional trainer. Memory is a big problem but fatigue is the worst but I'm seeing a little daylight with a good diet and slow progressive workout routine. Hang in there and thanks for being a protector of my freedom.