[coffeebuzzbuzz]

Since I started Wellbutrin in July, my want for comfort eating is gone. Which should be good, but it's depressing me.

I need some sort of go to for instant and constant comfort in my life.

Ideas?

[~Christina]

Indulgent bath stuff, lotions, soaps, Store bought and handmade..... I have an ridiculous amount.

For an instant fix my go to are essential oils.. Lavender is wonderful, I also like citrus... vanilla. This going to sound insane... but.. The smell of an old dusty bookstore is pure joy ... I have a few old books that have that smell,.. I just open them..

Are all foods unappealing? maybe there is still something that would work ,, Chocolate? Teas?

My current addiction is... iced Chai latte

I hope you find a replacement

[Ripose]

I love my vibrating backrest!

[fishin fool]

For me its fishing it always is good for the soul.
What are things you love in life ?

[Brophy]

Hot baths are supposed to be soothing for bipolar patients (or anyone for that matter). Maybe get some short audio meditations, I use these (maybe 10-15) mins long, to help break obsessive behavior or intrusive thoughts.

[coffeebuzzbuzz]

Ironically, I used to have a small business for 6 years and sold bath items I made. I fell out of the hobby when my marriage crumbled. I really wanted to get back into it, but my ex threw away all of my supplies(thousands of dollars, not kidding).

What is happening is I just want to eat for hunger. I have mild cravings for meals, but no intense desire to eat a whole pint of Ben & Jerry's. Probably bad, but I thought if I force myself to eat something I like, the satisfaction will return. Nope. No joy. I guess I am just used to the habit of eating for pleasure.

My mom and I are going out today to a craft store. I hope I can find something.

[wiretwister]

I am a afraid there is no joy in bugville , all my old hobbies and activities hold no interest for me at all ,, the only interest I can muster any joy in is eating , comfort food is my only comfort , I often wonder if maybe I am trying to kill myself that way ... idk ...

[coffeebuzzbuzz]

I wish I got joy from eating now, but the Wellbutrin really wiped it out.

I did buy some felt at the craft store to make some plush fall leaves for my daughter. I can get in and out of sewing. Pushing myself might help. Tired of feeling bored and blah when baby is asleep for the night.