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Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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I need motivation

BipolarPrincess
BipolarPrincess
I'm a beeper and an emotional eater--how many of those do we have around here co morbid diagnosis? I am trying to stay away from the peeps in the closet but my willpower is getting weaker. I need motivation I tried finding it in diets and weight maintenance but no one was there =( Seems like this is the only group that's hopping right now.
bluemood82
bluemood82
I'm an emotional eater too and Ben and Jerrys Chocolate Fudge Brownie ice cream or any rich food is my weakness (((((hugs)))))
beckyp
beckyp
Wish I could help you with motivation, but I'm having the same trouble with weight loss. I just eat all the time. I'm miserable because of it. Everyday I tell myself I'm going to be in control, but then I don't make it.

Muffin's idea of 100 calorie packs is a good idea. My problem is I'd probably eat them all in one day. Oh, well. I'll keep trying.
dobiedots
dobiedots
BipolarPrincess....we've always been the only group that's hopping!

Good luck to you on your eating. I'm at the stage now where I'm not eating and of course, the meds won't work. What a drag.
oldkittycat
oldkittycat
Muffin, I like your idea of snack in a baggie, but i would have to hide them, and hide them good, so when i found it, the snack was my reward. LOL I, also am a stress eater. Some times I have stood in front of the goodies at the store, stare, and tell myself, these are not good for me, but i am sure they taste good. !!! And walk away.

Then rest of the day my vision is all those desserts LOL
BabyShelby
BabyShelby
Hi Princess~~

Peeps? Those squishy Easter treats? Throw them out!!

If I get to craving sweets or salty things for reasons other than hunger, I throw back about 3 oz. juice -- lemon, lime or pickle. It does a pretty good job of jolting me back to normalcy.
BipolarPrincess
BipolarPrincess
Still haven't eaten those peeps in the closet--think Donay's and Jared's Wedding Visualize the dress I am about to get in the mail to wear to it fitting and fitting well! I can do this! Make A Tag Set Exercise on the Wii--anything but eat those peeps!
callandra
callandra
I stay away from emotional eating, I go on support groups online and vent...I also do volunteer work online...I think you need to distract your mind and try to keep occupied.

Also, I allow myself to eat whatever I want...usually 80% of the time I eat healthy foods like veggies, fruit, almond milk, and some carbs and the rest of the time I eat "junk" type of food. If you eat what you love in moderation, it tends to work out I think.
callandra
callandra
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