dealing with stress over events you have no control over (without using food)
I also practice mindfullness and living in the moment. At one point in my past I did a lot of Zen meditation and that was very helpful.
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For example, I prefer to read my news or listen to it on the radio instead of watching television, as sometimes images just get stuck in my head and I have a hard time dealing with that.
I also try and keep negativity out of my life. While I might be "friends" with someone on Facebook, for example, I may never see their posts, as I have blocked their negativity from my life.
~Jen
RNY, 8/1/2011
HW: 348 SW: 306 CW:-fighting regain GW: 140
He who endures, conquers. ~Persius
I also can call my friends and go see them.
There were a few days with a really bad stress that I chose to have wine. I went and bough a small bottle and had 2 glasses. . 2 glasses are enough to make me drank bu nt too much to make me sick. As long as i dont do that mor that once in while - and get rid of any wine so i don drink more tht 2 glasses - that helps me deal with some stress and tension.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
on 9/16/12 6:21 am - OH
I have to re-focus on my faith. For me, when I take my eyes off of what is most important, then I get overwhelmed by the things in the world around me - and those challenges become my focus. So, I have to change my thoughts, in spite of what is the reality around me.
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My relationship to food is separate and I put it in a box of it's own. :-) It is in the same compartment with my new clothes. It is a "happy" box...gift wrapped. There are new foods and recipes that I can create. My garden is a refuge, not just for birds and wild life but for me and friends. The house is filled with good music and I always have ideas for decorating and improvements. When the stress gets to be too much in one place I take a break and go into the good box. Living is an art.
Lora
14 years out; 190 pounds lost, 165 pound loss maintained
You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there.
My favorite spot to decompress from life stressors is sitting outside on the porch in total quietness. I live in a country setting. Today I had to deal with something that was really difficult knowing I was hurting someone with my decision. It wasn't intentional in any way, yet I cried for several hours knowing it affected that person. What did I do? Grab a cigarette (yeah not healthy) a cup of coffee and retreated to my safe place.
This evening I feel better realizing choices can be difficult and I couldn't control the situation any better than I did. My pouch is still not letting up and will require some creative eating for a day or two.
Proximal RNY Lap - 02/21/05
9 years committed ~ 100% EWL and Maintaining
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