I need some helpful tips on how to stop snacking out of boredom.

[Rodafina]

Addictions are not what I'm talking about when I say "Just stop doing it". Addictions change brain chemistry in such a way that the addict feels physical discomfort and pain -- part of the process called "withdrawal. Addictions often require medical intervention by replacing the addictive substance with something more controllable.

I understand what you are saying and I understand the difference. My personal experience tells me that there is a significant overlap in how to deal with chemical addictions and ingrained unhealthy behavioral habits.

Particularly for people who have had trouble with substance use, behavioral addictions can very closely mimic the same reward pathway of addictive substances. I acknowledge that there is a dearth of quantifiable research in this area. I have dealt with both and was able to recognize that what was helpful in overcoming addiction to drugs and alcohol is also helpful in trying to break long standing habits.

Some people will benefit greatly from discussing ideas and getting support from others. If "just stop doing it" was a viable option, that would have already been done.

You have found your process for what has worked for you ("just stop") and you have shared it here, which is valuable to hear. But discussing someone else's approach (seeking ideas and support) in a belittling way is no longer helpful.

 

[Rachie]

Metalhead you wrote this post and know your situation fully. I would say to you as well, what would you tell someone else in your situation based on what you wrote. What would you advise that person to do. Whatever you would say to them you should try and follow through yourself with that same self care and treatment. If that is to buy more of a healthy type of food, some fruit-for example you do so and treat yourself prescriptively with it in the week as you deserve to be treated to well and to nurse yourself. Sometimes, like you need to step outside and nurse yourself a bit even if you do not want to as noone else is going to do it for you.

That is how I feel I to treat myself sometimes when I need to as noone else for me and my situation needs to change.