Comments on: Numbing Your Emotions

By: Daniel Gomez

Daniel Gomez — Mon, 23 Jan 2006 04:29:32 +0000

Food? Most people I know use other things to deal with their emotions, alcohol, drugs sex or shopping. I deal with my emotions by going to the park for walks

By: Delores

Delores — Sun, 22 Jan 2006 22:16:42 +0000

I’m glad to know that I’m not alone in dealing with emotions. But not use food to comfort ourselves I think is a forever struggle. Since food involves every aspect of our lives whether we’re with family, friends or alone. After I notice I’ve been using food and try to redirect my emotions and actions. I’ve noticed whatever the situation happens to be at the time that causes me to either over eat or eat wrongly. I physically have to remove myself from that place and NEVER return. And I feel another move is coming on. But at least this time I’m more aware now when and what triggers my emotions that might lead to eating wrong, overeating or even eating at the wrong time, like when I’m not hungry. And just maybe one day soon hopefully I can conquer this over weight thing of carrying around an extra load of 45-50lbs.

By: Taylor

Taylor — Sun, 22 Jan 2006 04:10:07 +0000

Wow. Thank you for sharing your insights. I totally agree. It’s not just food either. I think it comes down to all compulsive, escapist behaviors. It might be food, drugs, over exercising, over working, sleeping too much, etc, etc…The list goes on and on. I think true health comes when we are aware of those behaviors we run to when our emotions become “too much,” and having the strength to redirect ourselves towards a healthier choice. Then we can really share ourselves honestly with humanity.