Help please

Seems like I'm asking for help more and more and I don't like it, but I'm determined--at least for the morning--to try to not have any negative thoughts about myself. But...I'm craving really bad right now. I'm at work, so it's hard. I want chocolate. I want it, pure and simple. I'm trying to do month end reports, figure out new front desk schedule, worry about money, worry about upcoming layoffs in the office, stressing about my personal life and I want chocolate. Why? Because the taste of it in my mouth makes me happy. Yes, I could go to the store and buy an apple, or some carrots. They do not make me happy the way the taste of chocolate does. I've already eaten 14 peanut M&M's and 1 hershey kiss. I'm drinking water. A lot of it. No, I know it's not the safest, healthiest, best decision. I know that. I just need someone to grab my ankles and keep me in my chair so I don't go in the back and get some more candy. Someone to tell me I'm not a loser to help keep those negative thoughts at bay. Someone to tell me I'm not alone and not a freak. Please.

((((((csc))))))
You are definitely not a loser or a freak.
I am a self proclaimed choc-o-holic myself.
And no, my dear, you are not alone. I am here (if it helps any)

It helps....a lot. I hate that I use food as comfort. I never used to. Now it seems like at least its always there for me, does just what it's known to do, not unpredictable, etc. So if nothing (or no one) else in my life gives me that, food will. Stupid and disgusting. I hate it, but I crave it. Thank you for your support.

I understand and you are welcome. Anytime.

No you're not alone... I think I have a chocolate addiction, and its strange how when so much is going on...all I can think of is chocolate.
Not sure if this helps, but my nutritionalist says that I have to allow myself and let myself have the chocolate sometimes. If you eat it today, it will not make you fat, it won't kill you, and don't feel guilty about it. Its hard not to feel guilty but you just have to accept that you want it and just let yourself. The only way of gaining weight is if I continously eat the chocolate, binge on it every day... large amounts... but one day will not hurt. Nor will two days. So if you want the chocolate, let yourself have it. Chances are you are no where close to fat.
If you don't want the chocolate, turn your seat around, call someone and talk to them...do whatever you can to keep your mind off of it until your job is done for the day. Reward yourself with a hershy kiss for doing so well, and head out the door.
Don't feel discouraged, many people here go through the same problem as you with chocolate. I think I fear it as much as I love it.
good luck

Oh, and I forgot to say that for me.....
chocolate is like a major "comfort food"
that I always crave when I am sad, depressed, etc.

me too!!!!!

i used to do that not sure i have any good advice went from eating comfort foods to basically barely eating....which i have been told isn't healthy either.... but you are not alone ....

Thank you. I did the opposite. I fought the immediate urge, ate lunch followed by a very small brownie square. Feel better, just wish it would stop!!

((((csc)))) Glad you are feeling better.

Yeah I know how you feel... when I get a craving for chocolate it is hard to resist. And if I'm binging I can easily eat 250g worth of chocolate in one day

Hope you're feeling better about it today. Sometimes having a low-cal hot chocolate can help, or if you don't mind the calories, a chocolate milkshake.

Thank you. I don't know if it was considered a success yesterday or not. I did resist the urge to go get some chocolate, then with lunch I did have a very small brownie. I think I'll do ok today. I'm hoping! Thank you for understanding.

A chocolate brownie is a good treat Not chocolate but still with the chocolatey taste...

How are things today?

I totally botched it today. I had a pop tart on my way today and then several little bite size candy bars through out the day. I suck at this!!! Thank goodness our lunch was yucky today (the salad was good except for the cranberries and chicken) or I would probably still be eating that, too. I am soooo stressed right now, and agitated. I really appreciate you taking the time to ask! Thank you very much.

There are a lot of soldiers, and we are on your side. Dude, Fight!!

dont worry, every girl out here is the same as you. chocolate releases endorphins, which naturally make you happier

just think for every carrot your eating how much healthier your getting.

but a little chocolate now and then never hurt anyone. enjoy the simple things