Grieving and comfort eating.

[Chatterbox]

Hi All

I lost someone dear to me this week and I know I'm feeling low and I just want to comfort eat all the time. Diabetes is the last thing on my mind at the moment.

I was lowering the carbs and had quite good results but it's the carbs that are getting me through at the moment. e.g. beakfast biscuits at all times of the day.

Anybody's thoughts?

 

[Northerner]

Very sorry to hear about your loss It's not surprising your thoughts are elsewhere. Perhaps you could make up some sugar-free jelly and reach for that instead? I find it just as satisfying as biscuits these days. Or maybe some Options hot chocolate drinks, which are quite low-carb but give you some sweetness?

Do try to substitute where you can, and perhaps lower your carb intake at meals so there will be less of an impact on your levels if you do feel the need for a biscuit - if your levels creep too high then this might make you feel even more down, unfortunately.

Take care {{{Chatterbox}}}

 

[Twitchy]

I'm sorry to hear your news - and I can totally relate to comfort eating. I think Northerner's ideas are good, plus if you can maybe try & get outdoors for a bit each day in the fresh air, for a walk or weeding the garden or something - keeping busy & fresh air might help you feel a bit less bad. (((((hugs))))) from me too. Xxxx

 

[Chatterbox]

Thanks Northerner and Twitchy.

I'll do the sugar free jelly thing for a start. It's a pity they don't make hot solid jelly on these cold days but I'll substitute that with the low cal hot chocolate.

With two energetic labradors there's no hope of having a 'duvet day' and not going for an early morning walk.

I've shampood my carpet today to keep myself active.

 

[trophywench]

Thanks Northerner and Twitchy.

I've shampood my carpet today to keep myself active.

I could book you for tomorrow, to do my hall carpet - just to keep you busy - if you like?

If you do it well you can even come back and do the living room.

See how generous I am ? Only thinking of others .......

 

[Chatterbox]

Do you know trophywench with the mood I'm in at the moment I WOULD do them for you 🙄

Do you live down south?

 

[Lizzzie]

Loss is hard to deal with and just wanted to say:RESPECT for the positive attitude we are reading behind your lines. I realise you won't be feeling consistently if remotely positive - and might not even realise you come over that way - but you have identified the threat to your own health, are trying to think of ways to fight it and letting the dogs drag you out for walkies.

That's a great start to coping at a horrible time.

 

[Lauras87]

Chatterbox, I know how you are feeling. I lost my grandad last week.

Sadly my bloods have been all over the place with it.

I reached for the wine & chocolate - not a sensible move & I'm sure ill get told off for it but at times like this, I think most people would understand you putting diabetes on the back seat but don't do it to a dangerous level

 

[Newtothis]

So sorry to hear of your loss; I burried my 'surrogate' dad on Friday; my bestest best friend I ever had... Although I am going through the grieving process its given me a real determination to put things into perspective and plan for the future. Things do look dark now but you won't always feel like this...just give yourself time but don't undo all the hard work you've done xx

 

[Northerner]

So sorry to hear of your loss; I burried my 'surrogate' dad on Friday; my bestest best friend I ever had... Although I am going through the grieving process its given me a real determination to put things into perspective and plan for the future. Things do look dark now but you won't always feel like this...just give yourself time but don't undo all the hard work you've done xx

Very sorry to hear of your loss Amanda

 

[Jill]

My husband passed away four months ago and I completely lost control of my diabetes, comfort eating whatever took my fancy, but it didn't make me feel any better really and I'm gradually getting back in control (I hope). I've not tested for months as I was afraid of seeing the results but now I feel ready to buy more strips and get back on track. So, Chatterbox, be gentle with yourself but don't be as silly as I was and I hope you feel better soon.

 

[Northerner]

My husband passed away four months ago and I completely lost control of my diabetes, comfort eating whatever took my fancy, but it didn't make me feel any better really and I'm gradually getting back in control (I hope). I've not tested for months as I was afraid of seeing the results but now I feel ready to buy more strips and get back on track. So, Chatterbox, be gentle with yourself but don't be as silly as I was and I hope you feel better soon.

Jill, I'm glad to hear that you are feeling strong enough now to start taking care of your diabetes.

 

[Caroline]

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My father died before Christmas, and what Christmas and the funeral and being executor, things just got on top of me and everything went to pot.

Be patient with yourself and things will get better. Have a look round and see if you can get low carb versions of your favourite comfort foods, be kind to yourself and don't deny yourself everything because we all need treats and somewhere to take refuge in difficult times.

 

[Chatterbox]

Thank you all for your kind, supportive words everyone. I recognise I haven't tested my bloods lately and, yes, it was due to not wishing for more bad news.

The funeral is next Monday and I am keeping an eye on most things and actually helping to organise it has stopped me grazing for the most part.

I went back to work today and my colleagues were so understanding and supportive they made it much easier to talk about.

To others who have lost someone dear recently, I'm sorry for your loss and wish you well with your recovery.