Whenever I experience something stressful, I immediately reach for snacks. I feel relaxed in that moment, but then I regret it a lot later. So somehow, I can't break this cycle. Does anyone else experience something similar? How do you cope with it?
I'm the same way, especially during exam week when I sit up at night just munching on chips... But then my stomach really bloats. At one point, I didn't keep any snacks at home, just bought yogurt and fruit. Hanging out with friends to unwind really helps too, I recommend it.
So are we now constantly finding comfort in food? I don't think this kind of habit is nice. After all, it's an unhealthy cycle that needs to be resolved somehow. Otherwise, a person will gain weight at every bad event, and society will just slap a label on them.
These kinds of things usually start with emotional emptiness or stress, just like you mentioned. It’s important to try other ways to relax instead of turning to food. For instance, there’s something called mindful eating, which nutritionists are addressing along with psychology. Some psychologists offer specialized therapies in this area; you might want to check that out.
Thank you all, I've thought about what you've said. It's definitely reasonable not to keep junk food at home. A friend had also recommended meditation to me, but I haven't had the time to try it... Also, that mindful eating thing caught my interest; I think I'll research it a bit.
As you continue in this cycle, my daughter, you will feel worse both mentally and physically. Honestly, whenever my little girl gets stressed, she turns to chocolates; I make sure to engage her in conversation and keep her occupied with different activities. As a mother, try to approach yourself that way too, okay?
So, is it necessary to replace junk food with something else? I mean, you mentioned meditation and therapy, but would it be harder or wrong to just not eat anything and let it go?
