Dojeagle Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 I have been practicing CR for about 6 years and have noticed during that time that I cry much more than I used to even though these have been some of my happiest years. I now cry when people are unusually kind to me, which I never used to do. I cry a lot more in sympathy with other persons even when their suffering barely affects me. And I cry tons over impending separations that formerly would have merely made me sad. I am trying to figure out if this could be related to CR, or if it is just me. What's your experience been with CR and crying? Link to comment
carrie Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 I have been practicing CR for about 6 years and have noticed during that time that I cry much more than I used to even though these have been some of my happiest years. I now cry when people are unusually kind to me, which I never used to do. I cry a lot more in sympathy with other persons even when their suffering barely affects me. And I cry tons over impending separations that formerly would have merely made me sad. I am trying to figure out if this could be related to CR, or if it is just me. What's your experience been with CR and crying? Hi there. :) I've experienced this too. In general, I feel more in touch with my emotions when I'm eating healthier and lighter. I have a theory about this, but that's all it is. :) For me food used to be a coping mechanism. Food can be addictive and can trigger the pleasure centers in the brain. (There is a neat book called "Compass of Pleasure" by David Linden that explores this idea for food and other addictive habits.) Anyhow, my thinking is that eating a lot of food, more than needed for satiety, would help me numb emotions so that it would be easier to deal with strong feelings. I think I have a lower threshold for both the emotional highs and the lows, and food would act as a buffer. Without the extra food, I have to deal with what I'm feeling. I think this is a good thing, although it can be frustrating to have such a low crying set point. So, yes, me too on the crying thing. Link to comment
Robert Cavanaugh Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 It is you. I experienced this after major back surgery years ago. Sort of a post traumatic stress thing. Perhaps you have had a recent stressful or emotional experience above normal levels, divorse? job loss? dog died? etc. Link to comment
Linda6214 Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Hi Everyone, I'd like to introduce myself. I am new to the CR Society as of today. I am 49, 5"4 and feel best at 114, BMI of 19. I can consume 1000 calories a day and lose but only 1200 to maintain. Period. I exercise every day and I never adjust calorie intake based on exercise. It is already factored in for me. Staying trim takes more discipline each passing year it seems. I joined the CR Society today because I want to have the support of other like minded individuals with the same health focused goal where food consumption is concerned. My Dad died of Cancer and my Mother's side from Heart disease. I am wellness focused. I want to proactively decrease my risk factors by eating a nutritionally sound diet, 360 days of the year. (yes, 5 days of holiday or birthday cheating) I am a Whole Foods and Farmer's Market buyer to ensure organically fresh food products. I invite any member of this CR Society who wants to support and be supported with this personal healthy eating goal to reach out so we can do this together. It is NOT easy to make good food choices every meal of every day. We need to stick together. I am glad I found this organization. Please be in touch if you are interested in more of a one on one or group support process. Linda Link to comment
Robert Cavanaugh Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 Hello Linda, I saw that you joined and glad to have new voices adding to the conversations. Things should pick up here shortly as we are about to eliminate the email list by which most of us have been communicating since 1995. We will be switching over to just forums here around the New Year. The Chit Chat Forum and the CR Practice forums are best for general conversations about CR. Keep posting on the CR Buddy thread as it will eventually gain traction. Happy New Year, Bob Cavanaugh CR Society, Chair Link to comment
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