Hi mummy's, I'll keep it as short as possible! My 2nd child is now 18 months old and I was diagnosed with pnd with her! Fast forward to now and I now have severe anxiety and minor depression! My problem is food! I'm eating so much for to compensate for what I don't no and I can't stop! I'm almost 130kgs and it's making me feel terrible I'm always tired and other than my kids I hate everyone! Don't no if this is a rant or after advise! But please be kind I'm bit sensitive atm!
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Hi IM, sorry you are feeling this way, I am an emotional eater and it's hard. I have found seeing a nutritionists has helped and keeping a food diary (it can be a little confronting when you really see what you are eating) The hard part is figuring out triggers and finding other things to distract yourself (still definitely a work in progress here) the worst part is it seems to be a cycle, I feel bad so eat some bad food then feel worse!!! I think you have crossed one of the biggest first hurdles, acknowledging and starting to seek help, good luck xx
I am an emotional eater too, although I would say I'm in recovery now :)
Concentrate on getting your mental health sorted, and talk to a psychologist about the food.
Don't try and go on a diet, this isn't a diet issue. It's a mental health issue. Dieting will just make binge.
But being really aware of your feelings and finding appropriate ways to process those feelings will really help. So journaling, crying, talking to someone will all help.