Re: In the middle of a weeklong binge

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Patti I really feel for you. I'm so sorry that you are going through a bad time.

 

Maybe you can try a bit of everything... EFT tapping or even FEELING the pain or

breathing in.... and out..... Also, try doing a redo. That usually helps me a

bit.

Since you are going through a truly stressful situation think about what you'd

do next time to handle the stress instead of eating. Also, maybe you could

concentrate on the GOOD things that you do for yourself. Did you eat a big salad

for lunch?

Good! Eat a good breakfast? Super! Did you get in a walk after dinner? Smiley

face! Or maybe you did some sit ups while watching your favourite program?  By

concentrating on positive aspects you might start feeling better and may be

encouraged to take even better care of yourself. Even one or two changes can

improve your self image.

 

I hope that you get things worked out soon Patti!

 

Hugs....

From: Patti L <pattilbear@...>

Subject: In the middle of a weeklong binge

weightloss

Date: Thursday, July 1, 2010, 9:19 PM

 

I can't stop eating!!

We are going through some family " drama " . I won't go into details, but our

20something nephew did something that will put strain on my husband and his

brother. We think the brother and his wife should have stepped up and taken

responsibility for the actions of their son. Now we are stuck with having to fix

the situation.

Neither my husband nor I are very good at conflict. We also don't do well in the

" big decisions " area. We have both ahead of us. So, he is shutting down and I am

eating.

And it's really bad timing. Today is my husband's birthday. We are supposed to

be planning to be social with his family. Now we are dreading a showdown.

Add to that a hormone fueled depression and a hormone fueled headache. Throw in

some work stress and you have a Class A Number One binge..... actually it's

constant grazing.

I know I'm looking for someway to feel better about all the stuff going on. I

know there is a positive intent and all that. I just don't know what to do

instead. For 48 years, food has been my way of dealing. No one has ever taught

me what to do instead. In every " compulsive overeating " book, podcast, lecture,

etc., they say " you need to find another way to deal " . But I don't know how!!!!

" take a long bath " , " exercise " , " talk to a friend " . None of that works!

ok... I'm rambling. but you get the gist. I'm kind of a mess.

Patti