Food Addiction Support Group

An individual suffering from a food addiction disorder frequently experiences episodes of uncontrolled eating, or binging, during which they may feel frenzied or out of control. They will eat much more quickly than is normal, and continue to eat even past the point of being uncomfortably full. Binging in this way is generally followed by a period of intense guilt feelings...

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edithbathgate 09/09/2012

I am in a danger zone tonight. I'm feeling sad and sorry for myself about my husband's death. Those strong emotions can really set me up to overeat. I find I have to plan other things I enjoy every few days so I don't get into that deprivation "poor me" ind set. What are some things you do to stave off and attack of bingeing on food and sadness?

deleted_user 09/12/2012

painting.. dn't have expectations and use colors any way it comes out but do it the way you want

paint a wall even

walking

tea

organize or clean?

write

stretch even yoga , maybe.

force yourself to read something , a book you can't put down

deleted_user 09/12/2012

take a long soak with bubbles and candles

write to your husband every time

meditate, pray

learn a new language

deleted_user 09/12/2012

Good advice Lionne Noir. Basically, do the opposite. If you're feeling depressed, or you want to binge, distract yourself. You might have to do several different things untill the feeling passes. I would also suggest finding someone to talk to...a counselor, support group, friend, pastor...can be helpful.

I'm sorry for your loss.

deleted_user 09/12/2012

oh, thanks - i thought of one more.. dancing...just turn music on and be a weirdo around your house and dance like it's going out style... or also there's something with tapping like EFT or something... not exactly sure but it helps with emotions.

deleted_user 09/12/2012

sorry for your loss and good job on your striving to be healthy.Im amazed with woman like you who even in the midst of pain you try hard to overcome temptations.Beleive in yourself and follow some of these other ladies advice.

edithbathgate 09/13/2012

Thank you for your ideas! I'll try some and report back!

deleted_user 09/13/2012

Music, for sure. There's some songs that always lift me up, and I can't be depressed when they're playing.

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