I have a problem :(

[miserabilis]

Im over weight and i over-eat all the time. I just feel the need to eat, im not hungry but i still eat. Its hard for me to diet and exorcise just because of my depression. Every time i exorcise or deny myself food i get real sad. I really need help befor i get dangerously over weight or dare i say it, kill myself. Thanks for your help.

[sugarssweetpea]

Welcome miserabilis. You are not alone. I found that every time I try to diet or exercise, I get either sad or mad or both. I think that it is the effect of the sugars in our brain chemistry.. I believe that we also go through a physical & a mental withdrawl like with any drug. Overeating is a compulsion like anything else that is not done in moderation. You also get used to doing things a certain way ~ a habit ~ that takes time to change. Most of us do not like change. I started my new lifestyle on Dec 30th. I have had really good, happy days & I have had really sad, frustrated days. The thing is to stick with it & know that these feelings are temporary. When you want to eat when yuo arenot hungry, try to figure out the feelings that are making you want to eat. Try to change it from there. If you are bored, find something to do. If you are tired, go to sleep. If you are angry/frustrated, exercise. If you are happy, laugh, sing, dance. If you are sad, cry. Spend time with God & turn your life over to Him. Pray. I am at the dangerously overweight stage (104 pounds over), so I know what you are talking about. I will be praying for you. Stay strong, you can do this. It is worth it. Your body & your mind will thank you for it later.

[hotwingeatter]

Welcome, what other activities do you participate in? Any other hobbies need any ideas?

[miserabilis]

Thanks so much for the help, but i fear ill have to work on my mental problems before my phisical. I hope the best for you too. Thanks again.

[foodgurl]

Are you seeing somebody for help right now miserabilis? You can work on both at the same time as your mental problems seem to be directly linked to your physical problems. This board is very informative and supportive so pleas stick around and talk to as many people as you can. Good luck.

[RAKEeat2mchCAKE]

You're not alone in feeling that you've got to stop constantly eating. I've come to realise addiction is a cycle that is hard to control. I snack because it satisfies me for a few seconds and afterwards I feel more deppressed then before I pigged. I just feel the need to have something to eat and I hate the fact that is what I look forward to most.
You've took the 1st step, realising that you have a problem. To stop my problem I probaly need to put a lock on the kitchen door to stop eating unecessarily! That sounds negative, I will start exercising and that might make me feel more motivated to eat healthily, it did last time I dieted properly. If you keep a track of each time you exercise and have a balanced meal, it could help you feel confident.