Stress Triggered Eating

Last night my husband wanted to go see, the stupid James Bond movie out. So, since he has taken such good care of me, I thought I would go. Well, I was carrying my sling Coach purse, and put it in the chair next to me. As, I'm not big on action movies, yes, I fell asleep. At the end, my husband says hurry lets get out of here before everyone else, and I left my stinkin purse, because I was half alseep!!! This morning, realized it was not here, and called and they said no purse has been found, went up there and looked and no purse!! UGH!!! So, I have lost a $120 purse, $400 cash, my new digital camera, 3 $25 giftcards, and I am so super frustrated!! AWWWWWW!!
So, I was so stressed, calling all these credit card companies and bank, and I instantly wanted to go to food for comfort. I'm so glad I realized that was what it was, and as I am typing this I'm still wanting food for that comfort. Wow, first time being stressed out since surgery, this is hard!! Thanks for listening to me vent, sure wished there was more honest people out there!

Learning to deal with stress and comfort eating is rough, and for me, the roughest thing yet....I make a cup of hot herbal tea-it's warm and soothing and yes, it is putting something in your mouth, but at least it has no calories so for me, it's a good substitute.  I used to be a smoker too, so putting something in my mouth when I'm upset is just what I do....and the herbal tea is what I think of first now.

(Now, I realize herbal tea won't replace what you've lost-but I hope the suggestion helps.) 

Amber you are not alone.  I've got a famous lady chef coming to stay next week at one of my villas and I've been working so hard to get everything ready, then BOOM, water pump goes out today....  I still reached for food, but at least I reached for a tasty-kake chocolate-chocolate chip (2 net carb) snack cake....IF I would have had a pile of French fries in front of me, i probably would have eaten them!   (at least i didn't reach for the bottle of spiced rum...lol)

I'm really sad to hear you lost so much!  I'm sure that would have come in handy during this really hard Christmas season!  Well hey, you're a good person and good things happen to good people, so things will improve for you!  I can't say the same for your hubby....hehe  something tells me that his Christmas just got a little colder...hehe!

I hope someone returns it to you!  I know the horrible feeling of losing all of that stuff!

T.

Amber,
I'm so sorry.  That is so frustrating to lose your purse but when it was full of those goodies.  I'm really sorry!  I hope someone feels so guilty for taking it, they will get ahold of you and get it back to you!

Its good that you kept your comfort eating in check, on a brighter note!
Hugs!
Kim

In the past few days i have been through a devasting emotional upheavel, I only tell you this because my first thought was food but i knew i had gone past that and i had skill to cope with my emotions without it , its not easy to break a habit but it can be done and i am doing ok , i have focused on others things , turned to friends , and i am owkring through it with out mashed potatoes:) or cereal , my two faves.  I am actually proud of myself its a big turning point for me .  My point is even though ive lost weight it doesnt solve all my problems , it does make it easier to cope , since i dont physically feel so bad . Take care

 

Lu

Oh Amber, I am so very sorry to hear this.. I wish there was more "nice, considerate, upholding citizens" out there.   I would want to do the same, turn right into food but you will have to turn your focus somehwere else.  Maybe a nice brisk walk would help you out to release the fustration.  I hope your purse turns up soon and everything in it..

Huge Hugs to you,
Sheila

I hope someone calls with your purse and everything is in it.  That is a  bummer especially at this time of year.

Stress eating is as natural to me as breathing.  I am having to talk myself through it without grabbing food first.  I ask myself am I really hungry or is it the situation making me want to eat, if I can't answer with truly hungry I try to drink more water, chew gum, distract myself with an activity.

Best of luck.

debbie

I am so sorry to read your post.  It must feel horrible to lose all that stuff at any time but especially this close to Christma.  I'm so sorry this happened to you.

But I'm proud of you for not turning to food.  That would be an easy thing to do so I'm glad you were able to resist.  Hang tough!  This too shall pass!

Merry Christmas to you and hubby!

Amber,
I am SO sorry about your purse and all that stuff. I know that right before Christmas that is NOT fun. Hopefully someone will call who just took your purse so that no one else would steal it. I am praying for you and your family, bc I know that can be no fun at all...

You are not alone for sure on stress eating. Speaking as a "professional stress eater" I have always found that doing something, ANYTHING else will help with that, especially if you can get yourself involved in the activity so much that you forget the taunting food!

Best of luck to you girl! I will be thinkng about you and praying for you to get an angel to bring your things BACK!

Amber I am so sorry for your lose and hope that at least someone returns all your personal id stuff and such out of your purse. The cash would be nice to have back but having lost my wallet recently I know what a pain getting all the paperwork we carry replaced as well. When I quit smoking I chewed straws to help my stress eating but I havent figured out what to do for it just yet. Best of luck to you.