My whole life I have been living in denial. I see it. I am an emotional eater. I didn't recognize the signs until now. The last few months have been an eye opener for me. I was removed from a high stress situation and lost 35 pounds (without trying). I will be returning to that stressful environment very soon and I find myself eating around the clock. It is almost 4 am and I just polished off 2 bologna sandwiches (I don't even like bologna that much!) on potato bread with a ton of mayo. Don't forget the chips and cookies on the side. I haven't eaten in the middle of the night for months. I am putting two and two together and it is making sense to me now. The stress is building and my brain is responding. I wouldn't mind the binge eating or weight gain if I was enjoying my food. Open up a new pizza/cupcake shop next to me and I stack on 100 pounds? Awesome! I had a great time doing it. Emotional eating makes you eat everything and anything like a rabid animal. That isn't really fun.
I need help but not sure what kind. I see a psychiatrist but he won't offer any sympathy or advice. He will tell me to stop eating lol. I am on two antidepressants and have a couple of pills to manage stress if needed. They don't seem to be working when it comes this type of thing.
Can anyone one share their experiences or advice?
I need help but not sure what kind. I see a psychiatrist but he won't offer any sympathy or advice. He will tell me to stop eating lol. I am on two antidepressants and have a couple of pills to manage stress if needed. They don't seem to be working when it comes this type of thing.
Can anyone one share their experiences or advice?
