Therapy????

I know this is a personal question ... Have any of you started therapy (besides the psych sconsult for the surgery) to deal with food issues and addictions? These last few days, I just want to eat. I am controlling it but there must be a reason behind it. Last night I really really really really wanted to sit and snack - I did not - thanks be to God that I had alrady posted my menu on Kay's post or I may have given in. If you don't want to post to the board for the world to see but have something to offer, please send me an email. Thanks! God Bless, Jen

I haven't, but probably need to. If nothing else, sometimes I get a little tired of hearing myself talk to my family and hubby about all the changes I'm going through, fears, excitment, confusion, etc...It would be nice just to have someone to sit down with and go through every little anxious moment or concerns. My family is really supportive, but I kow they must get tired of it. Plus there are times I eat for the sake of snacking, and end up making myself sick. WHY DO I DO THAT????????????? Burning questions I guess. Good luck in your journey ahead.

Hi Christie, My family is really supportive too. They just do not have the same perspective as me. I ordered a self-help type book. I'll see how that works for me! God Bless Jen

Hi Jen, I personally have not as I don't have an issue with food. Since surgery I've been motivated to eat healthy & exercise. I know we are all different though. Best of luck to you. Carly

Hi Carly, That is awesome that you do not have a problem with food! I would have never had to have the surgery if I did not have a problem with food! Sure, I could blame it on Thyroid, Insulin Resistance onset by PCOS, Low Metabolism, Family History of fatties, but I can't. What it really boils down to is I enjoy food. All kinds, healthy and not healthy! God Bless, Jen

Yes! I have been seeing one weekly and she is a huge help! They can be really difficult sessions, but I am so thankful for her and her help. Jen

Jen, Do you go to any type of specialist i.e. specializes in eating disorders? God Bless, Jen

Cara, I just ordered the book, It is not brain surgery, but there is a magic pill. This was recommended at at suppot group I attended. I also have Exodus from Obesity. I started to read it. I think I am going to take it with me to the Y and read it while I bike. God Bless, Jen

Jen, funny you asked this question, as I just asked a friend of mine for his therapist's name & number. I, too, am dealing with some head hunger and have been able to control it (basically because I can't eat very much anyway), but I want to understand why I have these urges calling me to the pantry! It's funny, I don't have a desire to eat anything "bad" like the cheetos, etc., but I do have a desire to eat a protein snack. I realize this wouldn't hurt me, but I neeed to uderstand why I want to eat when I'm not physically hungry. I never really ate out of hunger. It was definitely boredom and that the food just tasted good. I have started Dr. Phil's book and I hope that it, along with counseling will help me get to the root of the issues. Good luck! Lisa S.

Lisa, I am looking to understand my urges too. I think that the key to long term success is understanding why you got there in the first place. We are all in our honeymoon period. What about in 1, 3, 5, or 7 years? God Bless, Jen