[PrudenceJuris]

Originally Posted by Sassy

I try not to stress eat. I pack healthy snacks..... I do really well at the beginning of the week. And then Friday comes. And all of my deadlines stack up. And. Well. Crap. ... Someone brings doughnuts. And someone else orders pizza. And I can smell the pizza. See the donuts. Actually HEAR the FOOD CALLING TO ME. ... Ok, maybe that's just the low growl of my stomach...... argh! ... Xanax and salad. Seems like a reasonable combo right? Cute little pill taken like an after dinner mint... keeps me going... almost keeps me out of the McD's drive thru........ OK, ranting doesn't seem to be helping. Maybe I'll go for a walk...

I am struggling with the whole stress eating situation!!!

I find I have terrible trouble late night/wee hours of morning when I'm trying to focus and read for class. I've tried limiting myself to water or other no calorie drinks, but that doesn't "do it" for me, and very shortly I'm snacking on anything especially the crunchy/salty snacks. I'm also trying to brush my teeth, but when I find myself fighting sleep than I just go to bed then. I know I need more sleep, but it is soooo hard to shut down my brain to relax and rest. Anyway, I'll give it another try tonight here's hoping for a return to sanity.