Stress Eating

boobee32

So...how do you really break this cycle? I am very aware that I do it, but that doesnt stop me FROM doing it. My mom has been in ICU this past week with surgery complications, and I have given new meaning to that name. I wasnt hungry, and I knew I shouldnt have kept putting stuff in my mouth, but yet I did.

do you think that the only real way to stop this is to get professional help? I am at such a loss here..

AirCircleI

I stress eat, which led to me putting on 20lbs last year after I had previously lost it. The only way I could deal with it was to reduce the stress in my life, which I did by changing jobs and then making other lifestyle changes, like drinking less. I also stress drank, which led to me eating badly for two days due to the hangover and not having the energy to exercise, then compensating for it by consuming a lot of caffeine, and then the downward spiral begins....

I am very sorry to hear about your mother. If I was in your position, I don't think I would pay any attention to what I was eating, so don't beat yourself up over it.

I think the best thing you can try to do is make some good choices when things are tough if you are able to, but not stress yourself out more about it. Also try to get enough sleep, drink water, exercise, and avoid alcohol and caffeine if possible. It might make it easier to make better food choices.