Depression Eating

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So with my dad dying in January, and me injuring my left paw a couple months later, and then me injuring the same paw /again/, it's caused some poor eating on my part. I've gone from 160 lbs at the start of the year to 129.8 lbs today, with a BMI of 18.6. It's a pattern i can't seen to break, and i'm really hoping therapy can break this habit. Anyway, i just needed somewhere to vent, so thanks for listening.

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Zexidous

2 weeks, 4 days ago

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Been depression eating for years and years. It sucks.
I didn't realize it at first. Eating was just a way of coping with boredom and calming myself.
Then after a while, I realized what was going on. Tried to take control of things, started to lose a little weight.
I'd go back and forth with weight for a while, but it was usually stable.
Until a few years ago when things got bad, and I skyrocketed from about 215 to 260 today.

I don't want to give bad advice, but I felt I should say something. Depression eating comes from the heart, not the stomach.
Don't worry so much about what's going in your belly (though stay on top of it so you don't get complacent), but do what you can to be at peace and stay calm.
Doing something to take your mind off of eating also helps. For me it's gaming, and taking walks here and there.

My condolences to you for your dad. I hope your paw gets better, and that the therapist goes well.

Soaranth

2 weeks, 4 days ago

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Mine went the other way, flavor was my only source of pleasure and I ended up gaining. Didn't care if I died, just was trying to enjoy my time while here. Then I realized that's a slow death that drops your quality of life to poor for a while and will just make your time worse. Therapy can help shed some light on it and trying to get out of your own head and looking at it differently can snap your view around. Don't focus on what you've lost, instead focus on the good you are giving up on by doing what you are doing now. What are you missing out on that you could be doing if you weren't eating like you are? How much will it cause you to miss in the future from complications of it? Hopefully that potential can help you make changes.

Jamey

2 weeks, 2 days ago

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I'd just like to remind you that you're amazing and deserve good things. I know it won't help a lot, but at least you know someone thinks highly of you, for reasons other than art.

Icestorm

2 weeks, 2 days ago

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I am happy your back , i use to follow your stuff back in the day. Your honestly one of my greats :) I am sorry to hear about your hand and your dad. I lost mine too back in 2008. I will not say it gets better , just more manageable.

huskydogwatcher

2 weeks, 2 days ago

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It's really awful to have so many bad events pile on top of one another. I'm glad you are reaching out for support in therapy, and I hope you are able to get to a place of peace with your eating soon fox.

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