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Date Posted: 17:08:23 08/08/00 Tue
Author: LC in Queens
Subject: Trauma eating

Before I say anything about what happened to me on the way to work tonight, can I just say it's frustrating not to be able to get in on the conversation as its happening. It's lonely being the only night shift person in the group.

OK, Pout over.

Now I really need some moral support and suggestions.

I just witnessed a mugging - really a case of subway rage, one woman being attacked by another who was upset that she'd cut in front of her and stepped on her shoes. It was violent and ugly and it happened right in front of me as I was getting off the train.

Aside from all the conflicting emotions I had from witnessing this, feeling powerless to stop it, etc., I had an interesting reaction once I got to work and called the police. (someone on the scene called 911, but I wanted to add any descriptive info I could if it would help) I started really craving comfort food - chocolate to be exact, and the feeling was so overpowering, that I ended up going to the vending machine on my floor and consuming an entire small pack (6) of oreo cookies. Now it did help a bit - not as much as talking to my honey, but it did help.

So here's my question. How do you all deal with it when faced with a trauma that causes you to crave sugar (or salt, or whatever it is you find yourself in need of when you're under tremendous emotional stress)?

This isn't something I deal with every day - I generally DON'T eat when I'm extremely upset - but having had the reaction I'd really love to hear if this is unique to me, and if not, how you all cope with it.

LC - still shaking

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Replies:

Re: Trauma eating -- missmezzo, 20:30:04 08/08/00 Tue
Re: Trauma eating -- belle nuit, 21:26:17 08/08/00 Tue
Re: Trauma eating -- humble diva, 09:33:20 08/09/00 Wed
- Hmmmmm -- LC in Queens, 16:08:35 08/09/00 Wed
Re: Trauma eating -- clarawieck, 09:40:32 08/09/00 Wed
- LOL - oh thank you Clara, you always make me smile! nt -- LC in Queens, 15:59:13 08/09/00 Wed
Thanks for your support! -- LC in Queens, 16:12:26 08/09/00 Wed
Re: Trauma eating -- Jane, 09:28:12 08/11/00 Fri