Trying to keep stress eating in check.

[frazzled]

I am here in an effort to keep from eating right now. Last night I got a call from DH in Florida while he was "waiting on the highway patrol." Seems DS#1 hydroplaned into the back of a car. Nobody was hurt. The Bronco they are bringing back for DS#2 was just fine. The other guy's bumper was damaged. They ended up waiting THREE HOURS (!!!!!) on the patrolman! The damage was minor, but since my guys were from out of state, with temporary tags.... well, needless to say, DS and his buddies missed out on using the last day on their Universal Studios pass.

I told them I had better NEVER get another call from a thousand miles away telling me about something like this! Unfortunately, I found myself eating before I even realized it last night. I did put a stop to it before it got out of hand...something I have never been able to do in the past. I went over on my points, but not so many that my banked ones couldn't handle it.

Now, I'm trying to calm down, ignore the pantry, and refocus... I let DS#2 drive home tonight (5th time to drive) and he took a turn too quick and almost hit a tree. All I could see was the tree coming toward me. I got VERY upset after dealing with last nights worries. I really upset him. I promised myself I would never get upset like that, and I am very upset that I did. Once again, I found myself in the kitchen searching. I ended up reaching for a chocolate 2 point bar and told myself that anything else would ruin my trip to Olive Garden for soup and salad tomorrow. Then found myself here.

I WILL get through this night without eating. I WILL stay OP the rest of the week. I WILL take a deep breath, go appologize (again) to DS and give him a big hug. Then I will spend a while reading posts to keep me occupied!

Sorry so long, but thanks for the opportunity to vent and refocus on my goal here.

THANKS!!!
Debbie

[FirstCavWife]

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Oh my goodness!!!
I can only imagine how scared and worried you must have been...and still are!!!
Keep coming on here and keep posting!!!! Don't let this get to you! You have already shown strength and resolve and you can get thru this!
HUGS!
-Dawn

[frazzled]

Thanks Dawn!

I figure if my fingers are busy typing... they can't put food in my mouth!

Think I can type until Sunday night? DH just called and said they are starting home tomorrow. Maybe I'll take a break tomorrow and go take advantage of our tax-free weekend and take DS school clothes shopping tomorrow.

And we both need haircuts, too.... I need to plan a busy day.

Thanks,
Debbie

[lindalou9]

My Goodness Debbie! :eek: Now there's some stress! I'm glad no one was hurt in the hydroplaning accident. Do give your son a hug and maybe take a nice hot bath! You've had some emotional trauma!

Hang in there!

Linda graemlins/bcbsalute.gif

[Tinatulips]

Debbie,
Oh my goodness, that must have been scarey!!
Great going on taking back control and not letting the food controle you.

[bizz]

Debbie... yikes would of scared the bejeebas out of anyone. WTG graemlins/thumbup.gif on coming here and not the pantry graemlins/bcbsalute.gif

[slave2cats]

Debbie,

EEEK! I'd be freaking out too - how scary that must have been for you.

Don't be too tough on yourself about turning to food - you're just beginning to change a whole lifetime's worth of bad habits - it's not surprising that you want to backslide into those old behaviors when under stress. The important thing to remember is YOU STOPPED YOURSELF BEFORE IT GOT BAD and you aren't letting it sidetrack you from your goal!

Do you realize how awesome that is? Do you see how it indicates the beginning of a fundamental change in the role food plays in your life and how you measure your own self-worth, not by demanding that you be perfect and never make a mistake, but rather by perseverance in the face of obstacles?

I'm proud of you graemlins/bcbsalute.gif

[GrahamCracker]

Debbie:

I'll bet that was such a frightening experience. I hate those kind of phone calls! I salute graemlins/bcbsalute.gif you for being so strong during unusually stressful times.

Whereabouts in Florida did you visit? I'm in the St. Pbg/Clearwater area, but I work in downtown Tampa. Too bad we didn't have a quick meet! I could have moved a little further up in the "meet your buddies contest!" :D . I'll bet you were pressed for time and I think you may have been here during my vertigo attack.

Ah well, maybe next time! Way to go on your food control!