Binge Eating

[JP6714]

I’m a chronic binge eater. Food is the best comfort I know and the only thing that can make me feel so much better when Im feeling anxious or depressed. I keep trying to exercise or make healthier choices but it never lasts. It truly is an addiction. Please help

[Hidden]

I can relate. I have gained 25 lbs since living with mil to help with the stress. I try every day but nothing changes.

[explorerPHX]

i can definitely relate to this.

[anndrea]

I struggle with this too. Hang in there!

[Hidden]

Yes, I find food very comforting as well. I have been working towards finding substitutes for "emotional eating". Some which have worked for me: lying with heating pad or warm blanket taken from the dryer, lighting a tobacco scented candle, being in a dark, quiet space, caramel vanilla tea (even with out sugar and milk its delicious), putting a very warm,damp washcloth on my face for a few minutes, and putting moisturizer on afterwards.

You can Google "emotional eating substitutes" or something like that for suggestions. It may take some trial and error to find things that really effect you. Everyone is a little different in what appeals to them.

Good health to you!

[JP6714 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you I will try this!