Now, this is getting personal! Last night I was watching a one hour T.V. program. Without any concsious thought I went to the refrigerator three times in an hours time to look for a snack. It wasn't until I opened the fridge for the third time that I realized what I was doing. The first two times I was craving something sweet, which has been my nightly habit for years. But I didn't find anything that sounded satisfying so I went to my chair in front of the TV empty handed. The third trip to the kitchen was when I became consciously aware of what was happening and decided to sit for a while and think this through.
Why did I go to the kitchen? What was I looking for? COMFORT! I was feeling sad and a little down about a few things and it was an "ah ha" moment for me to realize that my normal mode of operation when I feel that way is to turn to chocolate or sweet foods. Chocolate creates a chemical change in your brain and I have been using it for a quick fix for a long time.
I decided it is OK to feel sad or depressed for a while and just take the time to work through the issues. I decided to go to bed without eating anything. I said my prayers, layed my burdens down in front of God and got the best night's sleep I have had in a week.
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