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Ok so I need somewhere to just write this out because otherwise I think I'm gonna just not be able to do anything. So this is about my food addiction. It might sound cringy but it's a serious problem I'm having at the moment. I'm 15 and for the past few years (pretty much since I started secondary school 4 years ago) I've got food everyday from the shops and I've eaten it all throughout the day and when I got home. I've spent £20 a day sometimes just on food for myself. I obviously started gaining weight and it's something I'm quite self-concious about. Anyway, whenever I would eat anything, I would leave the wrapper in my bed side table drawer because nobody went in there and I didn't want anyone to find I my addiction. I would empty my drawer when it was full and this became a vicious cycle for a long time (up until the moment I'm writing this.) I also sometimes had loads of food and food wrappers in my bag from all of the foodnice been eating.
So I came home from school today and my parents called me into the kitchen to talk to them ( I knew it would be something bad because they asked my to close the door when I came in and to sit down.) So anyway my mum found my bag full of food and we're talking wrappers, chocolate, crisps and so much other stuff too. Then my mum also found the drawer full of wrappers. So my parents basically said the I'm gaining weight and that it's a big problem. I don't know what to do or how to stop this addiction. I want to stop and to get better but every time I'm able to, I go and get food. I don't want help from other people I want to do this by myself. Please help me.
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So i think you need to train your mind. I don't know how often you eat. But try setting times for when to eat. For example: You eat every 1 hour now, So set a target for every 2 hours. After a week set the target to every 3 hours and so on. Also take track of what you eat. Eat snacks instead of breakfast, lunch and diner items. It could be an apple or cookie, but try to keep it healthy.
Ultimately you should try this eating pattern: breakfast 6 am, snack 9 am, lunch 12 pm, snack 3 pm, diner 6 pm and if needed snack 9 pm. That way you'll eat every 3 hours.
All the best
ReplyThe first step is admitting you have a problem so the hardest part is done. Now comes the slightly easier but longer part.
I personally would recommend that you not do this alone. Since you parents already know they will probably ask you questions about it frequently or try to help you whether you ask for it or not.. parents are like that. So considering that and the fact that it’ll be easier for you I think you should ask for their help. You see it’s not a one straight road to victory. There will be good days and there will be bad days and you’ll need the support on bad days. If you ask for their help you can set the boundaries and tell them exactly what you need from them. You can even tell them to not interfere too much and just be there when you need them. If you don’t say all this they will just do whatever they feel is right and that might make things harder for you.
Now about the things you can do on your own. Start out slow. Give yourself a little credit for each small victory. Try and find something you love doing. It’d be good if it’s a physical activity but it’s okay if it’s something else too. Basically something you like so much it’ll keep your mind of the food.
Keep a small diary to keep track of everything you eat in a day. Sometimes just know what and how much you are putting in your body can help.
Try and exercise for 5 min every day for a month. Just 5 min that’s all. If you do that, then next month do 10 min. Start out slow and build the momentum.
On the bad days, when you go back to old habits, stop as soon as you can. Ask your parents to help you stop but stop. And then forgive yourself and just focus on what you have to do now.
I hope you are able to reach you goals. All the best!
Reply1) Know that your parents love you so much! They only want the best for you, like being healthier so you can have a long and wonderful life!
2) Sometimes, we subconsciously deal with things like stress and boredom with bitingly nails, tapping fingers or using food to comfort ourselves. Try doing something else when you have a snack urge.
3)Remember that from overeating we stretch our stomach out so it takes more to fill to fill full. Try pairing a glass of water with meals and put yourself on a schedule.
4) With all the sugary foods you were eating, you will go through withdrawal. Scientists have shown that sugar lights up parts of our brain the same as some drugs. It becomes a happy drug to us. It will be a rough road.
5) Some healthcare services offer counseling and dietitians.
6) Don’t ever feel embarrassed or shameful for seeking help. It is the only way to get better and you are worth it!
ReplyThank you so much this has really helped
ReplyI would think about the root problem. Why do you eat? Are you bored? Are you stressed?
ReplyHonestly, I don't think you can stop this on your own. I know that the easiest way to quit an addiction is to find someone who can keep you accountable. There might be other ways, but I don't know.
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