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Originally Posted by JacobsMommy
Just wondering how it's going?
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Things are getting better. Just being aware of my emotions and though processes and how it all relates to food keeps me from doing anything destructive.
I finally was able to get an appointment with my counselor, and hopefully I can get back on schedule with that. I finally figured out that I have replaced my binges with my counseling sessions. So, I guess I have inadvertantly found a better way of coping! LOL
Metaphorically, instead of stuffing down my emotions with food, I want to purge it all through venting/talking. Definitely not self-destructive; however, I don't really have intentions of seeing a counselor for the rest of my life! Thats kind of expensive!
But I also know that talking to friends isn't always an option because they don't always want to hear what is going on. I know I can always come here, but I find that I get more out of talking about things than about writing them (although this does help me to get my thoughts in order). I think actually talking through issues is not only a form of purging my emotions, but also just releases the energy with it which is why it is effective for me. I really don't know if this makes sense to anyone else... LOL
At any rate, I'm still chuggin along... down 7 more lbs. My weight loss slowed, I think partly due to my stress levels (also, my fluid intake was way down - no time to take a drink; and my activity is down because I am not at work nearly as often). But it is slowly getting better. Thankfully!
