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Hi I have issues with depression and my hardest time is right after dinner. Nothing seems to keep my interest long enough and with my mind going crazy. I go to the kitchen to eat everything that is not nailed down. Food is my comfort and I need to stop doing that as I am on the verge of being overweight. I tried journaling but that didn't work. Any suggestions would be helpful.

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Freedom57

Are you taking any medication, getting counseling, exercise

I’m mindful of what I’m listening to.

I think a lot of us have multiple tools we use, such as journaling, guided meditation, prayer, mindful eating. I do activities that help me love myself more which includes showering, reading a good book, playing soothing music...

I hope you can find healthy ways to comfort yourself. You know you’re overeating so it sounds like you need to engage in more activities to stay busy. I always feel a lift in my mood by getting outdoors

I wish you the best💐

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Chillybird in reply toFreedom57

I did take meds but they didn't do much good, I tried counseling which helped a bit but I can't afford it anymore. So I am trying to do this without meds. I do love to ride my bicycle it gives me a sense of Freedom and I get to explore new places.

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Ladybug9

Do you like puzzles? Get a 1000 piece puzzle or at least 500. That will keep your mind busy and your hands busy too. I don't eat all day and lately, haven't had an appetite, but despite that, I'm a night eater and like you, hate eating late. But once I start, it takes a lot to get me to stop. I'm not overweight as I weigh 118-123 pounds. That is where I fluxuate between. But I also have a lot of intestinal issues so eating late is not good. Try a puzzle or something that will keep your mind and your hands busy. See if that helps.

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Chillybird in reply toLadybug9

Thank you for the puzzle idea. I use to play them on my tablet which helped all but I stopped doing it awhile ago. I will have to try and get back with doing them again.

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Ladybug9 in reply toChillybird

I really hope it helps! I have some really great ones but I keep buying the hardest ones possible!! LOL

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