Comfort Eating

LegacyUser

I've noticed over the past 1 - 2 weeks that a collegue seems to be a little down in the dumps from time to time. She is also comfort eating by the looks of things.....

She hasn't mentioned that there's anything wrong at all and is in good form/on good terms with everyone in the office... so it leads me to think that there's something personal. The thing is, we're just work colleagues; so I don't know whether I should, or weather it would be appreciated if I mentioned it.

Nobody else in the office has mentioned anything, so I'm not sure whether they've noticed or not.

Anyone think I should do anything? Or should I just leave it?

Thanks.

Beruthiel

Speaking for myself, I would not want any work collegue to think they could bring something like that up with me.
Other than asking her how's she doing, say nothing unless she does first.

Cathmandooo

It's only been a couple of weeks? Don't we all get a little down in the dumps from time to time and comfort eat? I know I do anyway.

I wouldn't say anything about it to her, if you want to help maybe make an effort to invite her out after work and have a laugh with her. Maybe she'll open up to you. We can't all be happy all of the time, I wouldn't be overly worried at this stage.

jells bells

It's nice of you to be concerned, but I would be mortified if a co-worker mentioned my eating habits even if out of concern. I wouldn't bring it up to her or discuss it among other co-workers either.

Maybe she's pregnant??

jellie

even if she puts on 5stone, if shes just a colleague, even if youre concerned its probably not your place to say anything. if shes a friend it might be a different story.

i know id be absolutely mortified if i put on a few pounds & someone in work asked me if there was something wrong because i seemed to be putting on weight.

LegacyUser

Its nothing to do with her putting on weight. I wouldn't notice that tbh, nor would I really care. That's none of my business.

The eating is just something I've noticed and I thought there might be a reason behind it, eg. depression, illness, something bad happening in personal life.

Point taken though; I shall keep my nose out.

John Mason

It is absolutely none of your business.

You have no right to comment on her eating habits.

If she wants to talk to you shall will.

Everyone hates the office sticky beak

LadyE

I would keep out of it..you're a collegue not a friend..I dont think your concern would be welcome!

Miss Fluff

I think it's no harm asking her how she is or if everything is ok. Do not make any reference to her eating habits or anything personal but maybe invite her to lunch or a drink after work and just see how she is doing without asking any overly personal questions.

MJOR

just an enquiry as to how things are.... she probab doesn't want anyone in work knowing her business TBH