The pandemic forced me to move back in with my mom. I was almost done my degree when classes went online. It was stressful trying to complete my education while living at home. I became a babysitter/tutor for my younger sibling, and my mom has always had a toxic influence on me so living with her was detrimental to my mental health. I used food to cope. When I was stressed, I ate. When I felt overwhelmed with all my obligations, I ate. When I felt controlled or had my privacy violated by my mom, I ate. Before the pandemic happened, I never would have imagined I would be in the position that I am in now. I thought I would be able to complete my degree smoothly, find a job quickly, start working, and live in my own place, finally gaining freedom and independence with a self-directed lifestyle. I have none of that right now, and it’s very disheartening. So I eat. Food is one of the few sources of pleasure I have to get me through these endless bleak days. I need to stop, but how? My situation feels hopeless, and there’s few places I can look for comfort. I know how CICO works, and I’ve lost weight in the past. I just don’t know how to tackle the root of the problem I’m facing now - how do I develop a healthy relationship with food?
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