I’m not sure if this is the right place to post this, but for some reason I feel the need to share. Around 4 months ago I was diagnosed with ADHD and put on medication for the first time in my life. It has helped my life in so many ways, but one of the biggest is my relationship with food.
I never knew how to explain it, but I’ve always had an unhealthy relationship with food. It was never anything that lined up with ED, but whenever I said I loved food, I meant I LOVED food. I look back and realize so many of my favorite memories in life are food-related. I would always turn to food for comfort, or when I was bored or sad or happy or honestly anything. And the type of food I loved was so unhealthy. Super salty, super sugary, cheesy, deep fried, etc.
Turns out food was my literal source of dopamine for most of my life. So when I said I loved food, I MEANT it.
Now? Food is just food. It is 100% thanks to meds, but at this point I don’t care. I no longer binge eat in order to feel joy. I no longer go to bed so full I can hardly move. I no longer am constantly thinking about my next treat or meal or bite.
It’s difficult to articulate, but I’m incredibly grateful to finally have a healthy relationship with food. I’m feeling better and more confident in my body with each passing day. I never thought I would be here, and honestly never even knew it was possible to fee this way. I am so, so happy.
Thanks for listening, just wanted to share. :)
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source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/qrb3lf/food_is_just_food_now_and_i_couldnt_be_happier/
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