Hi, When i am in stress, I eat to much, and then I feel guilty. Is that normal.?

Answer 1

Join the club, m'friend.

It is not uncommon to escape through food. It's a comfort, right? So it's quite natural to want to numb sadness by seeking comfort. Why do you think alcoholism is so rampant in our culture? And now we're seeing epidemic obesity, which is a function of society's sedentary lifestyle but also of the reality that people are binge-eating to escape..

There's a big difference between drinking to excess and eating to excess: With drinking, one can -- and ought to -- forsake spirits entirely, whereas it's not possible to renounce food entirely.

The hard part is learning moderation and setting limits. I suspect I'm not telling you anything you don't already know in your heart of hearts, so I apologize if I sound condescending; that is not at all the spirit in which I write.

What is troubling is the self-loathing you likely experience (via the ensuing guilt), and that is a must to avoid, OK? So, what to do?

Do you think you can turn to something else at those times you feel tempted to sabotage yourself (and your sanity)? Do you think perhaps picking up a pad and pen (or opening an electronic sheet of paper on your computer) and writing your feelings might help? It does me. Or how about postponing an eating episode by first taking a walk 'round the block (and, no, not to stock up at the local Pay Twice)? Maybe by time you're back home the urge will have passed; maybe it will not, but it is to be hoped the time away from the 'fridge might help clear your mind and focus on the inevitable fallout from a binge: the guilt.

Somehow, the cycle must stop. Have you tried Overeaters Anonymous? If you're not the kind of person who's comfortable with that sort of stuff, try to reach out somehow to someone who understands what you're experiencing. The fact that you've already reached out to Yahoo! Answers suggests you are very ready to break this cycle -- and soon.

Be strong.

Answer 2

So buy only healthy foods and it won't be as bad of an effect. Also, go for runs or walks every day and the weight will not happen.

I have this same thing, only it's caused by hypoglycemia that worsens with stress. So I would grab food that was not good for me (in the past.) It's easier to control what you have around to eat so you don't have the guilt.

Answer 3

Well, yes and no. It's common, but it's not a very healthy way to deal with stress. You have stress, then you over-eat, then you feel bad-- doesn't sound like a very good stress-reliever.
Try Tai Chi or mild exercise, or some other diversion. Using food for comfort isn't a good coping technique.

Answer 4

Is it normal? Which part, the eating too much or the guilt? Doesn't matter, both of those things happen frequently. That doesn't make them 'normal', it just means that it's not uncommon. Fine another way to relieve stress that doesn't damage your body and your self-image.

Answer 5

yeah gurl it's normal i eat to much when i'm stress,so don't feel sad it happens to everybody.But it's also not good to eat so much caz, some people that i know eat everytime they're stress out and some of them have diabetes from eating junk food and not staying healthy.as long as you don't eat junk food and eat something healthy once in a while when you do get stress out then i say that's normal.If it's normal for me and my friends then it's normal for you.ok so don't feel guilty .sorry your so stress out if that helps.

Answer 6

Many, many people do the same thing, but it isn't healthy. I do it too, so I know what you mean.
Try doing something else to relieve stress. When I had the money I used to go shopping to reward myself for losing weight.
Call a friend, go for a walk, read a good book, do something you enjoy if you can.

Answer 7

I
if we both eat to much and feel gulity about it, we need to findanother alternative. Which would be, excerise, jogging,
walking plus running. Find a suitable fitness place.

Before eating the next meal find a diet plan to follow. I'm
doing the same thing too.

Answer 8

It's common, but not healthy. You are experiencing an addictive behavior with food. This will lead to weight problems. You can't cure the addiction, but you can manage the stress, and figure out whatever else triggers food binging, and avoid those things.

Answer 9

It's normal, but you might want to stop because you will get fat than come back asking how to loose all the weight you gained from being stressed

Answer 10

Sad, but normal. That is how a lot of people end up fat. then they eat more because they are depressed and are depressed because they are fat. It is a vicious cycle. When you get stressed why don't you try exercising? It will make you feel better and is guiltless.