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I am addicted to chocolate

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Callmepale · 22/08/2022 17:37

I should start by saying I have a history of eating disorders. I am now at my heaviest and while I don't want to get back to the lowest weights, I certainly wouldn't mind being a bit lighter and healthier.

My problem is, is that I can't seem to stop using chocolate as a way of managing all of my moods, especially when I am alone.

If I'm working an early shift, I'll come home before my DH and DS, and while making the tea, I can easily get through a couple of chocolate bars. When I'm working the late shift alone, I'll probably nip down to the cafe and get some cake as a treat. It is constant. I eat chocolate when I'm overwhelmed, uncertain, upset and tired. Even the smallest every day stresses will have me mindlessly reaching for treats. I try to keep busy but no matter how busy I am, I will always find a moment to grab some chocolate. Usually in fact I want it all the more when I'm busy to keep motivated!

Any ideas? I really don't want to be like this anymore.

OP posts:
Harrysmummy246 · 22/08/2022 19:17

It might be a case of not having the chocolate in the house while you're alone.
Or try and reduce rather than stop completely. Depends on what is likely to work for you with your history.

Don't get the cake every time, just skip it once. That's a step in the right direction.

How I'm tackling cake right now :-/

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