I'm a Stress Eater and I Don't Know What to Do About It

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  • CherishQuick
    CherishQuick Posts: 145
    I'm battling the same thing. At work, I've just started walking around or flat out not bringing any "bad" stuff to munch on. At home, harder, but try to drink tea.
  • clarkeje1
    clarkeje1 Posts: 1,641 Member
    You need to find some positive coping skills for dealing with stress. Here is a list of 117 different coping skills.

    http://www.teen-beauty-tips.com/support-files/117-healthy-coping-skills.pdf

    other tips to avoid eating when stressed are:
    -call a friend or family member and ask for help to deal with it
    -chew minty gum or brush your teeth
    -drink water
    -take a nap or do yoga/meditation
    -cry (helps me get my emotions out and relax)
    Those are things I do when stressed and they work for me.
  • TCondor
    TCondor Posts: 88
    mrsmalcolm I grok what you are saying. I've been in the same situation for years. I've resently started tackling this issue in my live "again" and found the one thing that really helps me is having a community to talk to. And these boards on MFP have been very helpful with that. The support I've been getting here is great and has really helped me jump start my routine and keep me going when I am feeling stressed or down.

    If you are feeling the urge, and have the opportunity, jump on the boards and spend some time chatting w/your friends or reading posts (and feel free to "freind" me if you like).

    Hope this helps.

    -- Peace --

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