Anxiety eating

[beanie80 146]

Another year of graduate school has begun, but this year I am banded. I have terrible anxiety (already on 2 meds for it), and I have a bad habit of anxiety eating. I have not gained weight, but I've kind of gotten stuck on the scale. I find myself eating when I'm not hungry to cope with the anxiety. I need some help/tips on how to deal with anxiety instead of eating. I also already exercise every day to help with the anxiety. THanks in advance

[gowalking 10,790]

First off, it's a victory for you just based on the fact that you are not gaining. Second..as you are already on meds and know that you are an anxiety eater, maybe the best thing is to seek professional help. Not that you can't get tips and suggestions on this site, but maybe a professional can get to the root of the issue, or provide real coping mechanisms that will help you. Good luck with school and all the rest.

[beanie80 146]

First off, it's a victory for you just based on the fact that you are not gaining. Second..as you are already on meds and know that you are an anxiety eater, maybe the best thing is to seek professional help. Not that you can't get tips and suggestions on this site, but maybe a professional can get to the root of the issue, or provide real coping mechanisms that will help you. Good luck with school and all the rest.

Thanks gowalking, but I already have professional help! haha. I just remembered someone on here saying something about finger tapping or something like that and was hoping they would suggest it again......

[Sojourner 2,446]

Coping with anxiety means "changing the channel" with your thoughts. Are you aware of any patterns with your anxiety coming into focus? Are you studying when you become anxious?

Distractions provide anxiety relief. I prefer to get moving with something physical, like go for a walk. If that is not possible you can work on projects around the house.

If you are in a place where your attendance is required, such as work, try to engage in some sort of cognitive exercise. I would draft work agendas, schedules, etc in my thoughts to get me through stretches of anxiety when I had to attend meetings.

Thinking outside the box for solutions should help.

Best wishes...