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Stress and binging

ShirleyKwi
ShirleyKwi Posts: 60 Member
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Anyone know how to avoid a binge when your stress is sky high? I'm being investigated (I can't say why, but I will tell you I'm a foster mom to a very difficult child - I didn't do anything wrong, and I'm a good person). But, I got the call yesterday that the investigator was coming out today and I had a total meltdown. Binged. I've struggled with binging for years and for 7 years didn't binge at all. Then came this one boy and, need I say more? I binge but try desperately to control it. Any hints?

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  • californiagirl1950
    californiagirl1950 Posts: 501 Member
    Oh, I hate when you get a call like that. I hope they have been there and gone already and all is ok. It is hard not to binge when stressed. You can try come chamomile tea. Deep breaths and remember why you are here. Also sending you a big ol cyber hug.
  • ShirleyKwi
    ShirleyKwi Posts: 60 Member
    Thanks!! It all went well. I have a black mark on my license but there's not grey area or allowances for protecting ones self in the foster parenting world. I did what I did to protect myself and I'd do it again in the same situation.

    (((hugs)))
  • trapperanne
    trapperanne Posts: 76 Member
    Take three deep breaths and journal, pick up the phone and speak to a trustworthy friend, blog, if you have nothing to hide, turn it over to the God of your understanding and trust in the process. Hugs and good luck!

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