I loved this video thank you so much. So you asked what we do to distract from binge. I like to color. And I mean adult coloring which is very different from the way we colored as children. I want many many TH-camrs who teach or illustrate. Because my brain has adapted to coloring as an answer to stress I at times will crave coloring over a binge. Yep! I said that. My brain relates coloring to relaxation. I still have some things I have to work on with my binge eating and I think I'm going to try to eat more regular. Thank you for the tips
Wow! I love that you've made colouring work for you! It's always hard to convince someone to give it a try, but it is so relaxing and you get a beautiful masterpiece at the end! How long did it take you to enjoy it more than bingeing?
@@ParallelWellness It didn't take too long. first I realized that there was a learning process to coloring. Not being a natural artist I was amazed how easy most of it was and how good I could become. I got so addicted at first that hunger or cravings just didn't equate. Before long when I felt stress my brain would remind me how relaxed I become when i color. Its really important to have an open mind and give something that you might have a bit of interest in a little of your time to make a place in your heart. All the best to you. And sorry for the length of time it took to reply. Your friend Flower.
Thank you so much for these strategies. I want to ask a question that I have not seen to much research on and that is the effects of medication regarding weight gain. I take medication for mental health that not only increases my appetite but gives me very strong cravings. When i first started taking medication 20 years ago I gained 70 lb. Then when I went off my medication recently I lost 50 pounds within minutes. it was so noticeable and quick that I thought there was something wrong with me. Nope! Unfortunately, I have had to go back on medication and I am starting to binge again. I at least know what the cause is and I no longer feel that it was a lack of control and or that I am at fault in my weight gain. Many need to hear this. Its not your fault! Please please do a video on this topic it is so much needed. Thank you
Ooooh I love this topic idea! Oftem times the medications that cause unwanted weight gain are so helpful for our mental health. Question for you - what would you like to see this video cover?
when I started coloring I didn't really care for it. But when I learned that there was a bit of a learn on it compared to just coloring. There were special tools, coloring books and of the most important coloring tutorials. I am not an artist at all but some of these tutorials can turn anyone into an artist. Thats it.
Eating regularly has always been very effective to cut down the number of binge eating episodes in my life. Life can get so hectic that meals and sleep are the things put on the back burner. Hunger and exhaustion removes all thought and it’s almost feral in my need to eat until stuffed. When I can afford it, manicures work very well! Afterwards, it’s as if it calms me down and of course, can’t eat whilst someone is painting your nails! Gardening can be helpful as it keeps hands busy and is a great diversion. Deep breathing and meditation plus long bubble baths work well too. This a really excellent video with suggestions and ideas that are helpful and insightful. And of course, at times in one’s life, it feels as if food and “bad”foods especially are all that is available! Plus, not to overshare, body-touch hunger, loneliness and needing physical touch and sexual intimacy, may trigger intense cravings for foods as a substitute especially rich creamy sweet things or spicy crunchy salty things. And oddly enough, in times of stress overload, having any sort of control, means being out of control and eating exactly what and how much I want! Binge eating calms and grounds me at times for awhile. Finding more and more ways to get needs met and truly care for myself is what I am working on the most right now.
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I loved this video thank you so much. So you asked what we do to distract from binge. I like to color. And I mean adult coloring which is very different from the way we colored as children. I want many many TH-camrs who teach or illustrate. Because my brain has adapted to coloring as an answer to stress I at times will crave coloring over a binge. Yep! I said that. My brain relates coloring to relaxation.
I still have some things I have to work on with my binge eating and I think I'm going to try to eat more regular. Thank you for the tips
Wow! I love that you've made colouring work for you! It's always hard to convince someone to give it a try, but it is so relaxing and you get a beautiful masterpiece at the end! How long did it take you to enjoy it more than bingeing?
@@ParallelWellness It didn't take too long. first I realized that there was a learning process to coloring. Not being a natural artist I was amazed how easy most of it was and how good I could become. I got so addicted at first that hunger or cravings just didn't equate. Before long when I felt stress my brain would remind me how relaxed I become when i color. Its really important to have an open mind and give something that you might have a bit of interest in a little of your time to make a place in your heart. All the best to you. And sorry for the length of time it took to reply. Your friend Flower.
Thank you so much for these strategies. I want to ask a question that I have not seen to much research on and that is the effects of medication regarding weight gain. I take medication for mental health that not only increases my appetite but gives me very strong cravings. When i first started taking medication 20 years ago I gained 70 lb. Then when I went off my medication recently I lost 50 pounds within minutes. it was so noticeable and quick that I thought there was something wrong with me. Nope! Unfortunately, I have had to go back on medication and I am starting to binge again. I at least know what the cause is and I no longer feel that it was a lack of control and or that I am at fault in my weight gain. Many need to hear this. Its not your fault! Please please do a video on this topic it is so much needed. Thank you
Ooooh I love this topic idea! Oftem times the medications that cause unwanted weight gain are so helpful for our mental health. Question for you - what would you like to see this video cover?
when I started coloring I didn't really care for it. But when I learned that there was a bit of a learn on it compared to just coloring. There were special tools, coloring books and of the most important coloring tutorials. I am not an artist at all but some of these tutorials can turn anyone into an artist. Thats it.
Am still working on strategies... sometimes nothing will distract the urge to binge.
I feel you, Sue! Can you tell me more about what’s happening in that moment?
Eating regularly has always been very effective to cut down the number of binge eating episodes in my life. Life can get so hectic that meals and sleep are the things put on the back burner. Hunger and exhaustion removes all thought and it’s almost feral in my need to eat until stuffed. When I can afford it, manicures work very well! Afterwards, it’s as if it calms me down and of course, can’t eat whilst someone is painting your nails! Gardening can be helpful as it keeps hands busy and is a great diversion. Deep breathing and meditation plus long bubble baths work well too. This a really excellent video with suggestions and ideas that are helpful and insightful. And of course, at times in one’s life, it feels as if food and “bad”foods especially are all that is available! Plus, not to overshare, body-touch hunger, loneliness and needing physical touch and sexual intimacy, may trigger intense cravings for foods as a substitute especially rich creamy sweet things or spicy crunchy salty things. And oddly enough, in times of stress overload, having any sort of control, means being out of control and eating exactly what and how much I want! Binge eating calms and grounds me at times for awhile. Finding more and more ways to get needs met and truly care for myself is what I am working on the most right now.
So many great ideas! You’re so right about eating as a means to ground yourself and cope with a void in intimacy!