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Old 03-17-2009, 08:02 PM   #1  
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I'm feeling pretty crappy right now. I just ended things with the guy I've been dating for almost 2 years (the guy I thought I would marry). Now I'm trying not to eat crappy food just because I feel crappy. Blah. What do you guys do when you're especially down about something in your life and you just want to stuff yourself with crap?
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Old 03-17-2009, 08:38 PM   #2  
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I go out and play some tennis. Doing a sport or exercise is very uplifting, because your taking care of your body.
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Old 03-17-2009, 09:04 PM   #3  
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I know it's tempting, but the food is not going to comfort you. It might seem like what you want, but it's not. Go do something you enjoy. Go for a walk, read a book, see a movie, visit a friend....whatever you want to do that doesn't involve making unwise food choices.

Hang in there...this too shall pass.

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Old 03-17-2009, 10:49 PM   #4  
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I clean the house. The more sad/angry I am, the more I clean. It seems to help me with frustration.
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Old 03-18-2009, 08:44 AM   #5  
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Barb hit the nail on the head. Food may be comforting in the moment but will hurt in the long run. I like to bury myself in a book. As Barb said, do something you enjoy. You probably also need to allow yourself some time to grieve. Ending a two year relationship is tough.
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Old 03-18-2009, 09:29 AM   #6  
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I distract myself with anything possible... whatever will hold my attention for the longest at the given time. ...Cleaning, Art, Taking a bath, Talking to friends...
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Old 03-18-2009, 10:15 AM   #7  
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I agree with Barb

When I'm down/mad/sad I keep myself busy by cleaning house, exercising, window shopping, crank the music up and dance, going out with a friend....anything to help me deal without food.

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Old 03-18-2009, 10:26 AM   #8  
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I generally buy stuff I don't need, either online or in a real store. Not the best coping mechanism, I know, but at least it's calorie-free, and shopping really does make you feel better. My only rule is that I only buy clothes if they're on clearance, which saves my budget a little.
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Old 03-18-2009, 11:53 AM   #9  
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Shopping does it for me too. I usually buy the most random stuff, but it helps me get my mind off whatever is bothering me.
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Old 03-18-2009, 11:59 AM   #10  
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I just ended things with a guy I'd been with for almost three years, and let me tell you, working out and eschewing junk food with the attitude "that's just what Jerkface would want me to do so I'd stay FAT and have low self-esteem" has been working great for me. Operation: Revenge Hotness is in full-swing in Rosieland. Join me! You'll feel better, whether he notices or not.
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Old 03-18-2009, 01:33 PM   #11  
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Old 03-18-2009, 03:15 PM   #12  
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I talk on the phone, watch a movie, read a book... have a bubble bath is my big one.

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Old 03-18-2009, 08:22 PM   #13  
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I just ended things with a guy I'd been with for almost three years, and let me tell you, working out and eschewing junk food with the attitude "that's just what Jerkface would want me to do so I'd stay FAT and have low self-esteem" has been working great for me. Operation: Revenge Hotness is in full-swing in Rosieland. Join me! You'll feel better, whether he notices or not.
I could have not said it any better!!!!
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Old 03-19-2009, 04:22 PM   #14  
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Old 03-19-2009, 04:40 PM   #15  
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Shopping is what I used to do but now that funds are kind of short I will clean or go for a walk.
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