Need some motivation right now

UGH! That is awful! Your poor son! And poor mama! My son has respiratory issues too and NOTHING is scarier than them saying, "Mom, I can't breathe." That is absolutely terrifying. And being helpless as a mother is the worst. I wish I could give you a big fat hug. I hope he is ok now. Respiratory issues are scary and so tricky. You never know when they are gonna show up and how severe they will be.

My husband is a cop, so I'm familiar with the frustration of b&e crimes. How annoying that your neighborhood is being violated by these idiots. Have you requested a stronger police presence in your area until these jerks are caught? Are people leaving lights on? Do you have pets?

Don't judge yourself too harshly. A bad day or two isn't going to cancel out all the great progress you've made. You'll get right back on track. Your son is the most important thing. Even before fitness. Just think of how many calories you burned running around at the ER freaking out! You've got this. I know you do. Keep your head up, Mama.

Keep strong! My uncle recently suffered a severe asthma attack, and his future hangs in the balance as well. He and I are only a few years apart in age, so he was more like a big brother to me. Not nearly the same connection as a mother and son, but I have an idea of what you and your family are going through. Times like this, using exercise helps me get my mind off things, and the feelings of accomplishment I get from doing my workouts give a temporary high. I'll keep your son and your whole family in my prayers.

I hope your son is feeling better and breathing easier now.

I also would be very anxious if there were home invasion burglaries going on in my neighborhood! As a single, older woman it's something I worry about in a general way but you have a specific threat going on there. That's scary stuff!! As is watching your son struggle for breath. No wonder you are feeling stressed!

Keep coming back and logging your food, even if it does go over your goal for the day. Treat yourself gently and don't beat yourself up over this. That will just add to the stress.

I see my experience here as using the tools here to educate myself and change my relationship with food, but it's a process. We can't expect to change our eating behaviors, including our response to stress, right out of the gate. You can use your diary down the road, when things are calmer, to do some self-evaluation about how you eat when you are stressed. It may be illuminating.

Does your living situation allow for a big dog? They do provide some peace of mind.