Head Hunger

Hi all,

Earlier this week, I had a day when I was hungry all day.  I would eat my usual meals, and my tummy was full, but my head was not satisfied.  I was watching the clock all day, waiting for my next meal.  I made it thru the day, but it was the first day like that since I started the WL process over a year ago.  It worried me that I may slip back to old urges and drives that would overrun my food plan.

That night, I found I couldn't sleep, and when I meditated on what was bothering me, I realized that I was worked up about a difficult situation at work.  There was no easy solution - only the choice between two bad resolutions.  My mind was trying to put it aside, but another part of me wasn't cooperating.  Once I realized the issue, I was able to sit with my pain for a while and get to sleep.  But the big lesson was how much I was being pulled back to using food to suppress feelings.  Head hunger is a powerful force. 

Carol

I agree. It is a powerful force and is the reason why I have been unsuccessful at keeping the weight off in the past. Now that I have the sleeve I am doing things different. I am going to start going to a support group once a month and at my Dr. Appointment on Monday I am going to get a referral to see a therapist. Posting here and doing YouTube videos are other ways I am reaching out for help.

It sounds like you have a good handle on it since you were able to recognize the trigger to eat and move past it. I am hoping to learn how to do the same.

It is interesting what this head hunger trys to pull us in with isn't it?  Didn't you feel powerful after you realized what was happening and you were again conquering what would of defeated your former self.  Congratulations, hope things get better at work soon.

Denise