Because food/eating is in the category of pleasureable activities(I think Freud put that in the same category w/ sex, ect), could one of the reasons that I overeat be that I'm not getting enough of other pleasures?
2006-10-21 16:01:08 · 9 answers · asked by aircwybebe 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
could also be that you aren't getting enough self control.
i like to spend my evenings munching on junk food too, but i force myself to stop when i think i'm starting to get too much.
2006-10-21 16:03:24 · answer #1 · answered by Roger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you overeat and get fat, then you can't enjoy anything. Yes, you could be using food for comfort for alot of reasons. But when I gain weight, I don't want to have sex. I feel yuck. And it makes you tired all the time if you overeat....and no one will want to make love to you....so stop eating or figure out WHY you are eating....don't tell your spouse you are fat because you don't get enough sex. That's horrible.!!
2006-10-21 16:06:25 · answer #2 · answered by lucy p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely. It triggers feel-good chemicals in your brains. I would suggest you seek other sources of pleasure. It will take a while but it's worth the practise. I started by buying myself some flowers, and you'll be amazed how beauty nourishes you better than a doughnut does.
Good luck!
2006-10-21 16:05:23 · answer #3 · answered by boo! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That makes sense to me...A lot of people overeat because of boredom, depression, unhappiness, loneliness, sadness..etc.,etc.,....
2006-10-21 16:11:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I completely agree with this theory! When people don't have other satisfactory, happy occurances in their lives, they can turn to food to provide that for them.
2006-10-21 16:10:16 · answer #5 · answered by CuteWriter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, some people over eat because they are bored.
2006-10-21 16:04:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i have heard that before and i do believe that is true but people also over eat for other reasons...low self-esteem...unhappiness in their life..stress...self loathing...etc...
2006-10-21 16:03:32 · answer #7 · answered by lylitalianbeauty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
low self-esteem and confidence.
2006-10-21 16:08:35 · answer #8 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
possibly....... go see a therapist......... yuor cause may be something else
2006-10-21 16:08:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋