food obsession/depression - Diet & Nutrition Message Board

princessjlb97 · 07-02-2003, 10:42 AM

Gotta question~
Does anyone here eat out of depression? I've had a slight case of depression this past year. Since then, I REALLY started obsessing about food and now can't stop, escpecially at night. I could find things to do around the house if I wanted to, but food seems like the only thing that comforts me. I've tried a few medications thru my dr. but nothing has worked so far. I've called around to a few pychiatrists and plan on seeing one, even though I'm really nervous about the whoe situation. Any advice anyone?

Magpiezoe · 07-03-2003, 01:59 PM

Hello, Yep...ditto. I used to not be able to eat when I was younger and upset. Now, I do the same thing as you. Eat when I'm upset/depressed/angry. I've tried keeping "dangerous" food like cheese cake and chocolate out of the house, but it didn't work. I'd drive to the store to get the goods. One time I bought a 6" sub and downed the whole thing just after I had a full super. Finally I figured out that if I'm going to eat, I need to make it as close to healthy as I can and still feel satisfied. That's where the popcorn comes in at. I convinced myself that popcorn will be my comfort food. Another thing I do is to distract myself with safe things to do like cleaning, bicycling, exercising, dancing to PEPPY music, sewing, etc. Hope this helps. talk later.

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Magpie

sarcasticmnm · 07-04-2003, 07:49 AM

Okay, so here's what your psychiatrist is going to do: he'll listen to you talk about your problems, ask a bunch of questions even thought he already knows what he's going to perscribe you, he'll write a bunch of notes and make suggestions you could get from a hamster, and then you'll be given some sort of depression medication that'll just make you tired all the time. That's what happened to me, anyway. I was put on Zoloft and Concerta, and my parents didn't have health insurance for me, so it wasn't cheap. I stayed on for a while, convinced that it would help me and that my mood did seem a little better, but it wasn't helping and I wasn't better. You don't need professional help - you need a friend. All I've ever wanted was someone to talk to me about my eating issues without looking at me in disgust or be perplexed by the idea that I just couldn't cure myself on my own. Cancel your appointment. Don't waste your time and/or money. If you can't find a cure in your own free will, look for inspiration and support from those around you. I've been dealing with eating disorders since I was twelve (I'm recently 17 now) and my mother still hasn't figured out that I'm in pain and need encouragement. I hope you have better luck.
-Melanie

RageOfAngels · 07-05-2003, 03:00 PM

It would really help to journal to get to the bottom of what the pain is that is driving the need to numb yourself with the addiction. However, you also need a supportive person to talk to about what you are finding. If the psychiatrist cannot help, try a church counselor.