Dealing with mental health (low moods and anxiety) by forgetting the past and improving my relationship with food/stop comfort eating

I am high-functioning on the autism spectrum, and currently I am doing a Masters degree in Library and Information Studies. I have been struggling with dealing with being resiliant and self-esteem since I have been bullied at school. I have managed to get good GCSEs, A Levels, and a good undergraduate degree, but I struggle to move forward from the past which has left with bad anxiety and comfort eating issues to make me forget them. Does anyone have any strategies about how to be more resiliant and not let a bad day encompass how you feel for a long time (meaning, how do you get through them without reminding yourself about them)?

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  • I have a similar problem with anxiety largely stemming from childhood bullying.

    I benefited a bit from some counselling. If you haven't had that or haven't for a while, try to see if your GP can refer you to anyone or if there is some available in your university.

    I think if you make really tasty, wholesome meals it's easier to avoid comfort eating. 

    This morning I made a recipe of pasta and beans I found in The Guardian by the food writer Rachel Roddy. It took over 2 hours to make but it was a filling and nourishing meal and I have 3 leftover portions in the fridge, for the next 3 days.

    The soup has fresh rosemary and parsley in it as well as onion, celery and beans. Soups are quite good as a staple food to have because they leave you less hungry. It could be easier to avoid snacking.

    But the meal was not freakishly healthy either. There were 6 tablespoons of olive oil used in the frying at the beginning. So a balanced meal, I'd say. I feel quite relaxed now after eating it . 

  • Thank you Roswell. I am at home so luckily I will get some wholesome and tasty meals (despite the quarantine!). Do you know of any online counselling that could be beneficial? I found it's the better form of therapy for me. 

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  • Thank you Roswell. I am at home so luckily I will get some wholesome and tasty meals (despite the quarantine!). Do you know of any online counselling that could be beneficial? I found it's the better form of therapy for me. 

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  • That I will have a look. I had homecooked fish and chips with spinach which was really tasty and probably healthier than takeaway fish and chips. What you had sounds lovely. 

  • I don't know of any online counselling I'm afraid NAS66392. I wish I could get some myself at the moment. There might be something that can be found through Google. Most probably it will have to be paid for and might cost as much as an in-person conselling session which I think are usually about £30-45.

    Are you making anything tasty soon?

    I had white rice with fried aubergine slices earlier on. That was quite nice.