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Loss of control

  • 10-06-2012 12:08am
    #1
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭


    I usually am quite a healthy person, to a point. My diet isn't amazing but I compensate that with exercise. However recently I've been compulsively eating. Over 5,000 calories, 3-4 days a week. I've started to gain weight which is making me horribly depressed, and thus I've been hiding myself in the house, avoiding social contact and generally boredom eating.
    I am aware of the ridiculousness of the statement, written down it's an obvious vicious cycle,but one that is difficult to break. I know exactly what to do but I can't seem to motivate myself to do it. I don't consider myself lazy, I'm usually quite pro active, but I can't seem to bring myself to do it at the moment. I'm on holidays from college and can't seem to adjust I suppose.
    I thought the over eating was sparked by a breakup but we've started seeing each other again. My weight is affecting this too. I don't feel comfortable being touched at the moment really.
    I can't on go like this...


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  • #2
    face1990
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,039 ✭✭✭face1990


    Well you've identified the problem, and you know the solution. If you really want to fix the problem you need to improve your diet and exercise,and get out of the house more. The boredom of sitting at home is probably a large factor in your overeating (I know I eat far more when I'm bored).

    But it may be worth addressing the underlying issues if you're having trouble with it. Perhaps seek counselling of some sort.

    As a first step you ought to start getting out of the house, meeting up with friends, doing things with your day. That may stop the boredom-eating and give you more motivation in general.


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