Thank you for sharing. I’ll be launching a new newsletter after the new year speaking up about similar struggles I had with that fueled by intense grief and caregiver burnout and depression. I’m glad you got past this and I’m glad I did too. But grief and loss can seriously do a number.
Thanks for sharing. I know the struggles with junk food which are only too real. Inspiring to hear your story - I also found a good therapist and it helped like nothing else.
Thank you for your frank honesty. You’ve been through a very tough patch and survived it. My nutritonist has been a life saver, along with my functional medicine doctor. I’m very interested in how you survived and thrived, and what your current lifestyle looks.
Speaking only for myself, I find that, like everything else, there are good doctors, and bad the bad ones aren’t worth listening to.
The good ones, on the other hand, can be incredibly helpful, informative, and liberating.
Instead of an MD, look for a DO: Doctor of Osteopathy. Rather than pushing bandages and meds, they take a holistic approach, but the educational pathway is just as rigorous.
Take it or leave it, obv. But... they will have the information you’re looking for, grounded in peer-reviewed research. If you find one you like, they’ll be able to help you find any of the info you need, from quality sources. Much better, and more accurate and useful than ‘Dr. Google.’
This story is heartbreaking in so many ways 💔 I do know what it's like to lose a child and the involuntary grief-related behaviors that follow. But I haven't experienced addiction to this extreme.
Having said that, I'm so happy you're here and writing about it. It means you've conquered it and found new meaning in spite of your pain.
Thanks- it’s hard to believe this happened to me. I remember it like it was another person- but it wasn’t really that long ago. I’m free right now, but I need to be aware.
Tim, what I find disturbing is the ‘newish meds’ that treat obesity. That can certainly be a life saver for msny who can afford its cost. However, in my experience, this like alcoholism as well as with other substance abuse addictions, you have to CHANGE TOUR LIFE. And not just with diet and exercising…the physical things….but emotionally. If you don’t, you’ll always be hungry, a lifetime sentence of being the jailed and the jailer.
Again, thank you for sharing this. Your experience adds a voice that is much needed in this collective story.
Although not the same as what you're describing, your reaction after the loss of that relationship with your child made me think of the the German word Kummerspeck - directly translated it means "grief bacon" - it is a word for the weight you gain after eating too much because you're sad. My dad passed a year ago and I have some grief bacon.
James you’re right. In Canada, we have our basic healthcare paid for, and that doctor’s office is the one I’m referring to as the pill pusher in my town.
Of course we can pay out of pocket to find a knowledgeable professional. And I did, eventually.
Yes- grief really can derail your life.
I’m on a mission now to help people get their health back, because I know it’s possible.
Thank you for sharing. I’ll be launching a new newsletter after the new year speaking up about similar struggles I had with that fueled by intense grief and caregiver burnout and depression. I’m glad you got past this and I’m glad I did too. But grief and loss can seriously do a number.
Thanks for sharing. I know the struggles with junk food which are only too real. Inspiring to hear your story - I also found a good therapist and it helped like nothing else.
Thank you for your frank honesty. You’ve been through a very tough patch and survived it. My nutritonist has been a life saver, along with my functional medicine doctor. I’m very interested in how you survived and thrived, and what your current lifestyle looks.
Im going to talk about how I got out of that situation and what is working for me now- I’m hoping it will be useful information for others
I’m doing something similar around the topic of mild cognitive impairment.
Can’t wait to see it!
Speaking only for myself, I find that, like everything else, there are good doctors, and bad the bad ones aren’t worth listening to.
The good ones, on the other hand, can be incredibly helpful, informative, and liberating.
Instead of an MD, look for a DO: Doctor of Osteopathy. Rather than pushing bandages and meds, they take a holistic approach, but the educational pathway is just as rigorous.
Take it or leave it, obv. But... they will have the information you’re looking for, grounded in peer-reviewed research. If you find one you like, they’ll be able to help you find any of the info you need, from quality sources. Much better, and more accurate and useful than ‘Dr. Google.’
Compassion...you will be fine and get back on track. Just trust the process and don't push it ❤️🩷🎈
Thank you- I am doing great now- I did the emotional and the physical work, and healthier than I was before I fell off the ledge
This story is heartbreaking in so many ways 💔 I do know what it's like to lose a child and the involuntary grief-related behaviors that follow. But I haven't experienced addiction to this extreme.
Having said that, I'm so happy you're here and writing about it. It means you've conquered it and found new meaning in spite of your pain.
Thanks- it’s hard to believe this happened to me. I remember it like it was another person- but it wasn’t really that long ago. I’m free right now, but I need to be aware.
Grief is SO complicated and yes, it does sort of feel like a different realm to exist inside of.
By continuing to share your story you will undoubtedly remain free. I'm rooting for you!
Tim, what I find disturbing is the ‘newish meds’ that treat obesity. That can certainly be a life saver for msny who can afford its cost. However, in my experience, this like alcoholism as well as with other substance abuse addictions, you have to CHANGE TOUR LIFE. And not just with diet and exercising…the physical things….but emotionally. If you don’t, you’ll always be hungry, a lifetime sentence of being the jailed and the jailer.
I think that for some, you’re right. The drugs are a shortcut that don’t address the emotional or addiction problems.
Edits: instead of many Re meds: some. They’re expensive.
Instead of TOUR, YOUR.
I found out the hard way; now want to make it easier for others who are suffering:-)
Tim. Yes yes breaking through the wall of denial, shame and secrets is so hard to do; once through that, you start the rainbow toad to recovering.
Thank you for your honesty snd excellent writing.
Sending what most of us need, a warm hug:-)
Thank you, Samm
Again, thank you for sharing this. Your experience adds a voice that is much needed in this collective story.
Although not the same as what you're describing, your reaction after the loss of that relationship with your child made me think of the the German word Kummerspeck - directly translated it means "grief bacon" - it is a word for the weight you gain after eating too much because you're sad. My dad passed a year ago and I have some grief bacon.
Grief bacon. I had quite a few pounds of that!
James you’re right. In Canada, we have our basic healthcare paid for, and that doctor’s office is the one I’m referring to as the pill pusher in my town.
Of course we can pay out of pocket to find a knowledgeable professional. And I did, eventually.