Question:
how do you handle stress...

how do begin to handle sudden stress if food was always your comfort? I am 11 1/2 months out i started at 401 am now 275 i feel as though all of my old eating habits are coming back, i need help and advice its hard imoved to a new community so i don't know any supporters where i am i have recently had a seizure and they think it is from stress. i am in and out of depression and anxiety, my only child (16) decided she wanted to move 4 hrs. away to live with her father, so everything just fell at one time........ i have come to far to get stuck in the same rut that brought me to the surgery in the first place, any advice would be greatly appreciated :)    — lady-k (posted on November 15, 2005)

November 15, 2005
Katherine, exercise helps me deal with stress. Best of luck. Kasey 365/210/195 (nonop)
   — Kasey

November 15, 2005
Katherine, my prayers are with you. If you are moving to a new area, contact your local hospital and find out if they have a support group for bariatrics. Will you be in a rural or urban area? How far away from your old home?Look at this as a chance to begin again with people who did not know you at your fatest! For stess and depression, try exercise, taking up a new hobby (craft classes at your local MIchaels, Rag shop, or other craft store are not too expensive), or just get out and go places where you can meet people. also, there is nothing to take your mind off your own problems like helping others. If you knit or crochet, you can help out with making blankets or hats for the needy, children in hospitals, or soldiers. Anyone can volunteer at a soup kitchen. If nyou enjoy reading, you can read to shut-ins (your local churches and synagogues will know how), and animal shelters always neee extra hands to love the kitties and doggies. there are so many things to do, you are sure to be able to find someone who needs you. For stress,
   — Novashannon