I'm on day 4 of a major chocolate binge. I'm not sure how to stop. It's comfort eating, triggered by having to put my cat to sleep 4 days ago. How do I stop the comfort eating?
I don't have experience with binge eating, so my suggestion might be ridiculous. But would filling up on a lot protein and fiber help you stop, since you won't have room for more?
My sympathy for your grief, and I hope others can chime in with what's helped them.
Grief can be such a heavy heartache. Something that helped me cope was spending time in nature, in particular taking long walks in a nearby wooded park.
That's not directly related to comfort eating, but finding another resource for comfort can help.
Last edited by Chunkahlunkah; 08-02-2017 at 04:17 PM.
My solution would be to eliminate all of the chocolate from the house and then to either exercise or meditate or both. If I allow myself to either be distracted or to slow down my racing thoughts long enough, I can often break that urgent desire to binge. But I also agree with Chunkahlunkah. If you can find a way to deal with your grief, that will be crucial not only for breaking the binge cycle, but also to provide yourself with the self-care you deserve.
BTW - My binge solution does not always work for me. But, sometimes it does.
I'm on day 4 of a major chocolate binge. I'm not sure how to stop. It's comfort eating, triggered by having to put my cat to sleep 4 days ago. How do I stop the comfort eating?
You poor thing, I know how hard this is but stay strong.
Chocolate never killed anyone. You're not doing drugs, you're not hurting others, you're not engaging in reckless behavior. I'm sorry you're suffering but you will get through this.
I believe it's ok to seek solace in food sometimes. But there will come a point that you will realize that chocolate alone will not help the grief subside. Talk to a friend, write in your journal, allow the feelings of grief to flow through you freely and abundantly. Feelings need to be felt and the only way out is through.
Talk to a friend, write in your journal, allow the feelings of grief to flow through you freely and abundantly. Feelings need to be felt and the only way out is through.
I'm very sorry to hear about your cat That's very painful for any loving pet owner. I agree with Palestrina that chocolate never hurt anyone. Make sure you are taking good care of yourself, and allow yourself to feel your grief, and talk to other people about it if that makes you feel better.
4 day chocolate binge
