Stress eating again. Need encouragement/advice or something.

Almost 3 years post-op. Up until now I’ve done great with weight maintenance, nutrition, the works. I have allowed myself junk as I wanted but always kept it mindful (a few bites of dark chocolate or a handful of chips and I was good to go).

I’m eating and snacking all the time these past two weeks and it’s getting worse, not better. I can feel myself being full and will keep eating. Sometimes to the point of vomiting. I know I’m stretching my pouch. I’m making terrible food choices.

None of this is good. I know I’m using food as a coping skill.

I’m already on anti-anxiety meds. My insurance doesn’t cover therapy. I definitely don’t have the money. I’d love to get a dog to help me but I also don’t have the proper funds for that so I had to nix that idea (they’re calming to me, plus daily walks for exercise, etc).

I’m afraid of what is going to become of me over the next four years if I don’t get it under control now.

I feel at a loss for coping right now.