Karate?

So my PCP says I do not need anti-depressants or therapy, I need to take TaeKwon-Do. He says it will give me something to occupy my mind instead of food, I will meet new people, it's healthy competition, and good exercise. He says it's addictive in that I will want my body in it's best shape so I can get to the next level and the studying and practicing will keep my mind busy. I work 2 jobs, I am in my 3rd semester of a 2 yr online bachelors degree program, and I go to the gym 6 days a week. Is it too much? Do you think it will help me not think of food 24/7? Do you think it's adding another compulsion to an already addictive personality? I have started reading a book called "Runaway Eatting", 40 pages into the book there is a survey, if you answer true to 20 or more of the 30 questions it says get professional help along with doing the books teachings....yes you guessed it...I have a eatting disorder, apparently a combination of all of them, not exactly a news flash, but seeing my twisted habits and behaviors in a book was scarey. So who thinks Karate will cure me? Anyone here ever done karate, what kind, whats it like? Michelle 324/154 (it's a very good day) RNY 11-08-04 LBL 02-27-06 BA/BL 06-30-06 http://www.picturetrail.com/michelleplastics

Exercise is good but if you are one to jump into things like that addictively... I think it is best to work on the behaviors rather than just adding another addicitive one to your repetoire. Personally I am a fan of therapy. I have a good therapist in my pocket. Haven't seen her in a couple of years but if I need her, she is one phone call away and I'll go into see her for however long it takes. I find great comfort in this. No reason why you couldn't give both therapy and karate a try. Kathy

I don't know much about karate however I too think about what I am currently going to eat, want to eat, should eat etc. 24hrs a day. I am in the middle of the book Love Hunger which seems to be helping me figure out why I am so addicted to food. I also think that if you can find a therapist you click with it can only help. Good luck!