Have you considered treatment for anxiety? Or anxiety coping skills
12 mai 22 por membro: cindylynnwho
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Chew sugar-free gum. Physically set a timer for 15-20 minutes and do something else NOT IN THE KITCHEN. Fold clothes. Clean the bathroom. Do a quick 10-15 minute workout. It takes about 15-20 minutes for the brain to reset and “urges to pass.” If the timer goes off, and you still feel the urge to snack, set it again. Make sure you’re getting enough dark leafy veggies and/or taking magnesium. Calcium, too (low-fat dairy or fortified non-dairy). Just my thoughts, good luck!
12 mai 22 por membro: are1981
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Another idea (albeit controversial) is drink a caffeine-free diet soda (I like root beer and ginger ale). I’m sure this will spark debate, but I look at it like this: if one soda helps me avoid several hundred calories, then it’s a tool worth using. I don’t drink more than 1 (sometimes 2) a day.
12 mai 22 por membro: are1981
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Thanks Allegra40. You gave me lots of good ideas, especially on chewing gum or setting a timer. Inspired by your list, another one I thought is to brush my teeth. I had a good day today as I wasn't stuck on expecting responses. By openly sharing this I want to commit to going one week without emotional eating. Thanks!!
12 mai 22 por membro: brianna.09.foo
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You need to be concerned less with the snacking and work on the issue of requiring all this validation from outside sources that if you don’t get it you punish and harm yourself by over eating. That is the crux of the issue here.
12 mai 22 por membro: Kenna Morton
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KennaMorton - you are absolutely right but it also feels like a big and long running issue and I am hoping for something tactical in the meantime. Do you have any resources or suggestions to address my validation issue? Thanks.
13 mai 22 por membro: brianna.09.foo
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You hit the nail on the head, @brianna. The best approach is both tactical (immediate management/coping skills) coupled with some type of cognitive behavioral therapy. This can be self-guided, done online, or with a behavior coach or licensed therapist. I would google “cognitive behavioral therapy for binge eating,” there are tons of online resources (the market really exploded after COVID, you are not alone in your struggle!!)
13 mai 22 por membro: are1981
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Also, the fact that you crave carbs is telling - you need a serotonin boost. Make sure you are getting a good daily dose of exercise, and be careful with caffeine. Research magnesium supplementation, and “adaptogens” for anxiety.
13 mai 22 por membro: are1981
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Take some time to journal how beautiful you are… we all should …
14 mai 22 por membro: kucziq
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Great suggestions, I appreciate it Allegra40 and kuzciq.
14 mai 22 por membro: brianna.09.foo
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