I’m scared and I need some help
I’m 28 years old and I weigh 181 kg (399 lbs). My relationship with food is completely out of control. I eat when I’m sad, happy, anxious, nervous… basically, almost any emotion makes me want to eat. And the worst part is that I’m thinking about food all the time. I crave cake, lasagna, and other high-calorie foods, even though I know I’ll feel anxious afterward and worry that I’ve harmed my body. Sometimes I’m even afraid to eat because I keep thinking that my body might eventually collapse.
I already have several health problems related to my weight, and it’s really starting to scare me. I’ve tried weight-loss medication, spent quite a lot of money, and didn’t get the results I hoped for. It made me feel like a failure.
Yesterday I had some blood work done, and I’m going back to my endocrinologist this week. I’m also going to see a psychiatrist because I’ve realized that I won’t be able to solve this by treating food alone.
I’m really embarrassed to go back to my doctor without having been able to stick to the treatment. 😔