Vent...

Good Morning Fam, I have had a rough two days...my mom missed her plane, which in turn led her to miss her boat...the cruise that was going to take her on a fabulous 7 day tour of the Carribean...I'mn telling you this, because I am somewhat responsible. I didn't get her to the airport in time. It's not completely my fault, but my mom desperately needs this vacation, she is a cancer survivor, and it was her celebration to 6 mo cancer free...By the way, although I didn't get her to the airport in time, she wasn't technically late, Continental is just stupid Anyway, needless to say I did a lot of emotional overeating, and now I feel like crap. I am really trying to change my life, and I am so very grateful for my tool, but is my mind ever going to be right? Thank goodness I didn't get sick, but it was serious, I must have taken in like 2000 calories on Sunday and Monday, and I soooooooo know that it was because I was anxious and depressed. Luckily my mom is able to meet her ship in Puerto Rico, and she only missed 1 day at sea. Now that I have dropped her off at the airport again, I feel some of the anxiety lifting...but I still feel like crap. I'm curious...how are you guys dealing with stress and anxiety?

Sorry you had a rough two days, ((( ))) We all have our ups and downs. I have done my share of eating the wrong things and regreted it after. I tell my self I will not do it again and thats that. I get it out of my system. Try taking a nice warm bath with a book, or if you craft try to craft. I go down to my sewing room (no clock on purpose) and sew thats one way I get over my anxious and depression. But doing something for yourself or if you craft make something for someone else that will make you feel better. plus it takes you away from the food. just make sure you have your water with you at all times . take care and get back on track (little engine that could)

Good morning Aliya! I just wanted to give you a great big ((()))), think you might need one right now! I think this subject is one of the hardest to deal with (emotional eating) that is. I mean for more than 20 years I have ate when I am happy, sad, tired, confused, bored, etc. so whenever I find myself not having something to occupy my time, I naturally think of "what can I munch on"...so I know what you are going through, I bet we all do. I think at those moments, even if I grab a snack, I still try and eat just a handful of something, and then I try and find something more productive to do and less "destructive". Since we just moved into this house on Saturday, I am finding lots to do. But now that I am all settled in, I was thinking its time for me to take my 3-year old and get the heck outa here for awhile. So...I am going to visit the Library in this city and just let Jacob play awhile and I will look at magazines. Great thing is...there is no food around. I guess what I am saying is just take yourself away from the temptation for awhile and the urge to munch will probably pass, thats my two cents anyway. Hope it helps. If not, let me know and I will type another book for you!!!

Sorry it's been rough on you, Sweetie! I know how hard it is to resist emotional eating and I haven't quite figured out how to do it. When I'm bored or stressed I also tend to graze, so you're not alone. Good luck! Hugs, Tracy

Aliya~ Guilt is the worst of the human feelings, I believe. I certainly hope that you're able to forgive yourself soon. You are working so hard to change your life and make good decisions. In my opinion, part of that is learning to accept that you'll never be perfect. We all overeat at times. The difference is that "normal" eaters just recognize this as an off day and move on. It's food addicts who over analyze and drag themselves through the mud every time they do it. This was just an off day. This is not the end of your successful journey. This was a part of it. A speed bump, if you will, telling you to slow down and go easy on yourself. Julie

Vicky, Lisa, FFFC, and Julie, Thank you guys all for your kind words, Julie said it best...guilt is... sickening. I guess I gotta do the best I can until I can do better...Thanks again guys!

Just wanted to give you a big {{{{{{{{{{HUG}}}}}}}}}} Kathy

Aliya, Sorry to hear about the plane, but sounds like it all worked out. I myself was a BIG emotional eater, I sat here and cried myself into oblivion when I kicked Keith out just after my surgery (I do not recommend this). I think this is the hardest part learning a new way to deal with things when food was how you delt with them before. Due to issues with my daughter recently I started seeing a counselor, it feels good to vent and get out what's bothering me while getting some suggestions that I would have probably never thought of. Might not hurt to give it a try, and no your not crazy if you go see a shrink . Cary

Hey Cary, thanks for the feedback, I definitely have some issues that I need to work out in therapy. I see her on thursday, and maybe we can work out some strategies...

Ok ... this is my opportunity for confession. I too have been under quite a bit of stress the past month. BUT instead of eating, I've gone back to smoking!!! I've gone through 2 packs in the last month. I finished my last cigarette today and I'M NOT BUYING ANY MORE! I've got to find another way to cope! I was smoke free for over a year and was so proud of myself. AAAAAARRGHHHHH! Diane