Emotional eating
My 14 year old dog died last night. She had a diabetic seizure at 3 am and even though I got her to an emergency vet, considering her age, the diabetes, and some new nuerological symptoms she has been showing, we decided it was best to let her go. It was awful to have to tell my kids when they woke up this morning. Right now I am not hungry and am forcing myself to drink water. However, I know I was an emotional eater before and this is a big crisis. I am hoping I won't have to battle those feelings again. The surgery was on my stomach though and not my head...so please keep your fingers crossed for me as my family and I go through this grieving procees for our sweet little dog. Thanks.
Sandra
I sure know how that is. A few years ago, I had to put my sweet Cinnamon cat to sleep ... he was almost 19, but he was the nicest guy. I knew I was doing the right thing, but it was still hard. I know I did my share of emotional eating then. I still do for other reasons. My psychologist says to write down your emotions instead of swallowing them ... it seems to help. Or talk to someone. Or just cry. It's OK to cry. This isn't just an animal, as some people might say, it's your friend, it's a member of your family.
Posting on the board is a good start. My thoughts go with you.
Eileen
(and her cats, Diva, Nettie and Scooter)
Thank you Eileen~
I appreciate your support. I have always treated my dogs as family members which is great until the moment comes when you have to make a decision like this on their behalf. Believe me, I have cried several tears this morning so that's not a problem! I liked your recommendation to write my emotions down instead of swallowing them. Good advice.
Thank you,
Sandra
Dear Sandra,
I am so sorry you lost your beloved pet. When you love a being and share your lives, it doesn't matter that they are not human. Your heart doesn't know the difference. I have been where you are on more than a couple of occasions and have an 11 yr. Old English Sheepdog now. It is hard and grief is a work in progress.
I am also an emotional eater. I am learning more and more about it through a workshop I am taking now through this OH site. You have done well. You acknowledged your fear that you may go back to comforting habits. STOPPED and became connected to others through this venue. As the good Doctor told me, when you are aware, you have choices. I will be thinking of you.
Together in the Journey,
Shar
Shar~
Thank you for your wise advice. You are right, my heart is broken. So far, I am not feeling the desire to stuff my face but I am still afraid I will once the numbness wears off. I'll try to keep in mind that I do have options. I have three kids who are looking to me and see how I am handling this and I'd like to provide a good example for them.
Thanks again,
Sandra
Losing pets is a drag. I told my vet when I put my dog, Dami (doberman pincer) to sleep that "I was not the kind of person to have pets" because I was a wreck. He said I'm exactly the type because I take care of them. I guess he's right but you still never really get over it. And people who say, "It's just an animal" have no clue. Yeah, it's a real drag but,,,,14 years is a hell of a good span!! Think about how short of a life she would have had and the low quality of life had you not taken such good care of her. 14 years is a good amount of time in anybody's book.
Another poster said drink a shake. I think that's good advice. You will get some protein and feel like you had something rather that trying to fight hunger. And a shake will curb that urge to eat.
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