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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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  • Comfort eating is a common thing, NT or ND. Eating releases dopamine and serotonin.

    Dopamine is related to reward. See the porn thread. It is part of addictive behaviours.

    The problem is you have to eat, and there is really nothing that is like eating but not eating.

    So I would assume you need something to give the reward by another means .

    Exercise, video games and music or dancing can release dopamine. Sex, cocaine and amphetamines are probably not such good alternatives.

  • in reply to Stuart333
    Stuart333 said:
    So I would assume you need something to give the reward by another means

    This is very much the best solution in my opinion.

    Be wary of companies offering dopamine supliments or alternatives as they are all out to make money and can be less than truthful with their advertising. In fact I would avoid taking these at all unless your GP can give a strong reason to use them.

    Instead consider healthier options like exercise. After the initial pain of getting the muscles working hard again there can be a dopamine release during or after exercise that can help a lot. Add in the benefits of exercise, the bonus of increased muscle mass at your age and the cardiovascular benefits, it is a no-brainer.

    The eating issues I find are easier to control when you can measure your progress, the loss of body fat, the increases in weights you can lift or time you can run for etc - they all help with the mental discipline to keep chocolate out of the house or not to order that next curry etc.

    It is just one option which I hope is suitable for your health and mobility.

  • in reply to Iain

    Thank you, yes excercise is a great choice. At the moment my body is going into some spasms and these lead me to have dificulties going out a lot - also the fatigue. I've tried walks very early in the morning when it's not so noisy and ordered some ANC headphones so perhaps I can cope with that. 

    I think I might need to make some indoor excercises to help and just leave them off when the spasms come or the fatigue to make them less. I'm kind of an all or nothing girl

  • in reply to DaughteroftheKing

    Good idea. I found any exercise is a good thing. I’m sorry about the spasms that you have. 

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