Posted by 2ndXround on June 26, 2004, at 8:23:57
In reply to Re: Food Addiction..Question » 2ndXround, posted by antigua on June 25, 2004, at 10:20:19
Hi
It's my million dollar question too.
In fact I have even lowered my standards. I am willing to replace my destructive behaviour with just OK behaviour as opposed to healthy behaviour!
Interesting....I came from an abusive childhood also. Both my parents were alcoholics...my dad died of alcoholism when he was only 56. My mom was an abusive, mean alcoholic....and wouldn't you know she is still alive.
My coping mechanisms are pretty ingrained too. I was expected to be perfect in everything...and I was always frightened I had not done something good enough. I tried to hide, not be seen when I was a child. I never knew what to expect...if I had done something wrong. Of course, just being born was a mistake my mom reminded me of all the time. I ruined her life.
Oh well....any ideas for some better coping mechanisms? Like I said...they don't even have to be real good ones! I am willing to get a 'blankie', suck my thumb, bite my nails (Oh...I already do that)....instead of using food and alcohol.....(:....
Let me know if you have any great ideas.
Take care
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