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?

I go out and play some tennis. Doing a sport or exercise is very uplifting, because your taking care of your body.

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.

I clean the house. The more sad/angry I am, the more I clean. It seems to help me with frustration.

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.

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...

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.

*hugs*

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.

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.

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 like that.

I talk on the phone, watch a movie, read a book... have a bubble bath is my big one.

*hugs*

Rosie:
I'm with you!!! We might need some T-Shirts with Revenge Hotness on them...lol

Shopping is what I used to do but now that funds are kind of short I will clean or go for a walk.