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Does anyone have issues with overeating due to using it as a stim?

DaughteroftheKing

I've just realised I do this. I'm in my 50's now so I can't keep doing this up and down on weight. All my life in periods of stress I'v put on weight, drinking, eating and then when the situation changes I get more regulated and a healthier weight. I just start to notice I'm putting on weight and don't want to end up seriously overweight. I have health conditions that are causing me much pain now and noisy neighbours, long NHS waiting lists etc. so life is full of stress 

I'm trying the well being hub in my area but without a diagnosis of Autism they aren't likely to take my issues seriously - also I am stressed about going as I'm not sure what to expect. 

Any ideas on alernative stims and how to change to them? Has anyine got experience with this

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  • I can relate to this. I used to have terrible issue with overeating whenever I was upset and stressed. It got so bad to a point where it almost became an addiction, where it felt like I couldn't get through the day without having an extra amount of snacks a day. The problem with it was while the extra snacking made me feel good for a while immediately afterwards it just made me feel ill and bloated that it set off my acid Reflux badly. It took a while for me try and cut back and even though I do still snack on the odd occasion, it's not as bad as it used to be

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  • I can relate to this. I used to have terrible issue with overeating whenever I was upset and stressed. It got so bad to a point where it almost became an addiction, where it felt like I couldn't get through the day without having an extra amount of snacks a day. The problem with it was while the extra snacking made me feel good for a while immediately afterwards it just made me feel ill and bloated that it set off my acid Reflux badly. It took a while for me try and cut back and even though I do still snack on the odd occasion, it's not as bad as it used to be

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