Most of the time when I eat, I can feel the weight pile up; even if it's a 90 cal granola bar. It makes me feel disgusting. Yet! I have found some things that helped me divert my attention away from the meal.
The first method I use is to read. It seems weird I guess but it's seemed to work for me. Considering my family does eat at a table together, I have to eat in our living room or my own room. I know what you must be thinking. If I eat in my room then shouldn't I be able to skip dinner? Well.... They make sure I eat dinner by making sure they see my plate before and after I enter my room. Sucks I know... I'd purge it out if I had the guts to purge.
Next method I use is something my therapist taught me for my panic attacks. He told me to rub a fabric, either being a soft fabric or rough. Something with texture. The idea is to focus on the fabric instead of your thoughts on the food. I don't use this method for eating but I have used it for my panic attacks It sometimes works for me for my panic attacks.
Another possible strategy is to tell yourself "its okay to eat this." This technique has helped me personally. By telling myself things such as "I'm going to be okay" or "This is beneficial for my body" I can usually eat better. I mainly use this when I'm alone or can't use a book to read or my phone to read. As silly as it may seem at first, it actually works.
Below is a picture of little awards for doings things. Sometimes something as simple as just making the bed can be the biggest accomplishment you did that day. And you know what? That's okay! Maybe you went outside or drew a picture that your really proud of. That's completely fine! Making a healthy meal or snack is great too! Keep your head up and keep trying to get better everyday, even if it's the little things.
-Alexa
(Picture from Tumblr)
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