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<blockquote data-quote="rolypolypudding" data-source="post: 1916129" data-attributes="member: 246008"><p>I'm still currently still classed as prediabetic, but I have the same problems as you. It's hard to give advice as everyone is different in the way they deal with their mental health condition. Depression in particular can cause havoc with people's eating habits.</p><p>You don't say if you have discussed your mental health issues with your doctor or are receiving treatment.If you haven't done so I would strongly advise it. I'm on anti depressants which have lifted my mood, they take a while to work but I'm now starting to regain control over my binge eating - though not quite there yet. </p><p>Cognitive behavioural therapy seems to have worked for a lot of people, it didn't for me.</p><p>There is a tendency to panic and think you have to lose weight quickly - this will make you more discouraged and fuel your cravings for unhealthy food. </p><p>Keeping a food diary is useful as it can show you at what points in the day you have binged, and you can try and pinpoint what you were feeling at the time. Then you can work out some activity to distract you from eating. If you manage to cut out just one unhealthy snack in the day, that is a major step forward. This was a helpful strategy given to me by our local health trainer.</p><p>Trying out an activity that you think you might enjoy can also help. I've joined a community choir and I find that singing puts me in a more positive mood. It was hard going to the first choir practice as I suffer from social anxiety, but I persevered and it really has improved my mood. Some people find walking beneficial, or doing something practical such as painting,drawing or craft activities. </p><p>Above all, try not to be angry with yourself when you give in to temptation. It just makes the craving to binge even worse and does nothing for your state of mind. </p><p>After being secretive for many years about my mental health issues, I have started being open about them with close friends and have found them to be very supportive and not at all judgemental.</p><p>I really hope and believe that you will find a way through that works for you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rolypolypudding, post: 1916129, member: 246008"] I'm still currently still classed as prediabetic, but I have the same problems as you. It's hard to give advice as everyone is different in the way they deal with their mental health condition. Depression in particular can cause havoc with people's eating habits. You don't say if you have discussed your mental health issues with your doctor or are receiving treatment.If you haven't done so I would strongly advise it. I'm on anti depressants which have lifted my mood, they take a while to work but I'm now starting to regain control over my binge eating - though not quite there yet. Cognitive behavioural therapy seems to have worked for a lot of people, it didn't for me. There is a tendency to panic and think you have to lose weight quickly - this will make you more discouraged and fuel your cravings for unhealthy food. Keeping a food diary is useful as it can show you at what points in the day you have binged, and you can try and pinpoint what you were feeling at the time. Then you can work out some activity to distract you from eating. If you manage to cut out just one unhealthy snack in the day, that is a major step forward. This was a helpful strategy given to me by our local health trainer. Trying out an activity that you think you might enjoy can also help. I've joined a community choir and I find that singing puts me in a more positive mood. It was hard going to the first choir practice as I suffer from social anxiety, but I persevered and it really has improved my mood. Some people find walking beneficial, or doing something practical such as painting,drawing or craft activities. Above all, try not to be angry with yourself when you give in to temptation. It just makes the craving to binge even worse and does nothing for your state of mind. After being secretive for many years about my mental health issues, I have started being open about them with close friends and have found them to be very supportive and not at all judgemental. I really hope and believe that you will find a way through that works for you. [/QUOTE]
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