I feel ya on most of this. I'm struggling with alcohol moderation & fluctuating between extremely well planned out perfect macros days and F*** it, I want a ton of garlic bread & cake days. Recently I've noticed a correlation with this and work stress/ADHD as well. Keep fighting. Keep journalling. You'll find your way through!
05 Aug 21 by member: Rosie We Can Do It
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stress is evil I hope you work it out and I wish you luck
06 Aug 21 by member: ridemariel
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I relate to your struggles. I have ptsd and related focus challenges and on bad days when I can’t get organized/motivated extra food and drink seems to help. Learning replacement strategies is key. I hope you find the solutions you need to start to feel healthier mentally and physically. I find work at home to add some extra stress at times too so I understand that. Good luck, you can do this
06 Aug 21 by member: cindylynnwho
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Sorry to hear of your struggles. I really am just offering support. I know too the disappointment of failing to meet my goals. I'm doing good now but I've been where you are ...my only advice is to try to organize day to include planning and prepping foods so that you'll be less likely to falter. Emotionality, organize your day hour by hour and try to stick to that. Other than that, support is your friend and you have many friends here on FS!
06 Aug 21 by member: Diana 1234
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Stress is tough! Breathe … one day or hour or minute at a time. You are worth it. Wishing you the best.
06 Aug 21 by member: Javadali
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take care of yourself and learn to manage your stress emotions. try the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 method of being in the moment and remind yourself of your goal.
5 things you can see
4 things you can feel
3 things you can hear
2 things you can smell
1 thing you can taste.
that will bring you to the now and you can focus more easily.
06 Aug 21 by member: ORshelly
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No advice, just my personal experience. Situations similar to yours led me to double my weight living like this for about thirty years. It is hopeful that you have diagnosed the problem at its beginning.
06 Aug 21 by member: Tassos67
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my employer offers free access to an app and services called "headspace." it's a meditation and mindfulness app. I kinda like it. my anxiety driven friend loves it. I think you can also find it on Netflix of all places, but I haven't explored that.
06 Aug 21 by member: Katsolo
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Thank you all so much. I like the idea of emotionally organizing my day. Perhaps by staggerring stressors throughout the day and week. Thinking of this idea highlights my need for alone time. I can plan whatever I want but if my family doesn't hold space for me it seems unlikely to work. If I get up early so does my son or hubby and they expect me to drop what I'm doing and plan, facilitate and emotionally labor regardless of my plans, intentions or needs. Sigh.
06 Aug 21 by member: brandylentz4
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I am so sorry you are having such a rough time. I really have no advice other then to say stress is killer and to get through it you need to have ways to take care for your needs... Even a little time to refocus... mentally and physically change things up. Hang in there!
08 Aug 21 by member: melissatwa
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