cravings out of control , help

Question

I have depression and anxiety..Im being tkain off one of my meds and im so frustrated, my cravings are out of control, i just ate so much junk...im too exhausted from not sleeping to work out or fight off these cravings, dont think the withdrawel helps either, and i feel so gross about myself..i just want to hide..i cant seem to get my eating under control!!!! help anyone!!!

Skailark · Answer

I think including extra protein in your diet cud make you feel fuller longer and may help you stop eating too much..Proten bars, soya nuts,chciken,turkey are some of the lean protein options i can provide.

Please check in with this board often if you feel like talking to us...

Let us know how you get on...Good luck :)

kelliebellie · Answer

Thanks!! I ll try both of those. The changes are drs orders and he said that Ill be expereincing soe withdrawel symptoms, unfortunetly......

TrudieC · Answer

Another solution is to eat some beans.  They can be pork & beans, chick peas (great cold with a bit of chopped onion and lemon juice or add them to a salad), white kidney beans (mash them with olive oil and garlic) or any other beans you like.  They will make you feel satisfied and kill your hunger.  

Good luck.

wonko · Answer

I'm so sorry you're going through so much!

I hope your changes in medication are doctor's orders--Can you call any of your care providers about your concerning situation?  I hope you are in a safe place.

In the mean time, my only suggestion would be to get things like celery and carrots, both of which are filling and low-cal.  That's how I dealt with being on steroids--I ate lots of veggies and drank lots of water.

I'm not sure what you are eating, but I know if I over do it on sugary and startchy foods, I can get really tired and emotional. 

I hope things settle down for you soon!