Careful with the sugary stuff Mark. You don't want to go diabetic. Thankfully I am more of a salty person lol.

:)

Many of us overeat when we need some comfort. Awareness is the first step in gaining control and you're already there.

thanks tommy.

Great self-awareness, Mark. Be gentle with the observation process and the solutions will be easier to spot and implement when the time is right. Timing is everything in Arf World.

Continued support while you work it through. The hunt for new lodging can be a major stress source, even without the other unknowns. Unanswered questions can drive me up the proverbial wall. . .

Hope you find a nice place to live. It is a big change for you so the stress is real. I drink cold bottled water when I get hungry and it curbs my appetite.

thanks guys!

I struggle with this to Marky...... Ugh...... I take Seroquel and a half hour later I'm on the hunt.... sigh.... I think the only way I can control it and I don't do it all the time either and should is not to have the stuff available otherwise it's eaten

Big hug for you sweetie.....xo

thanks Jan! xx

Oh man, I've so been there. I used to overeat sugar all the time... rice was a big thing for me too. I think because when I was being "good" I wasn't allowing myself to eat sugary things, so the minute I was in crisis I threw all "good" rules out the window and rebelled all the way to the bottom of a bag of m&ms. I've been really into intuitive eating lately, which is the whole "eat when you're hungry/stop when you're full" thing. It's been really helpful for me, I've stopped overeating almost completely.

if you're curious I'd recommend this podcast:

https://christyharrison.com/foodpsych/4/the-truth-about-emotional-eating-isabel-foxen-duke

thanks!

You are by no means alone with this. My meds can cause an increase in carb cravings and I’ve gone up and down with food issues from them. You are aware of it, so you totally have it on your radar. Good for you! I know I also have to drink lots and lots of water. Flavored/ fruit infused water seems to help me. Same with decaf teas and coffees.

thanks fireflywings!!

Oh me too Mark. I'm on day 8 of cutting out all obvious sugary treats. It's really affecting my health bc instead of planning on nutritious meals and snacks I just grab whatever is in front of me and it's always processed things that don't go bad. I've stopped keeping the stuff in the house. Was having aches and pains and doc said it was sugar and not eating any "real" food. Already feeling better without the sugar crashes that always comes a few hours afterwards. It's a vicious cycle! Good luck with finding a great new place to live. I have faith everything will work out fine for you!

thanks Nester!!