( A series on the mind )
Chasing the hit.
Food, drink, drugs, a long run, a new personal best. They look like different things. Underneath, a lot of us are chasing the same one.
( A note )This series talks about eating disorders, obesity and addiction. Support links are at the end of each chapter.
( Scroll, and watch the spike settle )
The series
- 01
The hit
What we're all chasing, and why wanting isn't the same as enjoying.What am I really reaching for?3 min - 02
Swapping one for another
From food, to fitness, to the other extreme.If I took this away, what would I reach for next?3 min - 03
When the healthy thing isn't
Exercise as a hit.Is this feeding me, or am I feeding it?3 min - 04
The one you can't give up
Why food is the hardest.What would peace with food look like for me?4 min - 05
What's underneath
The hit is treating a feeling.What feeling am I trying not to feel?3 min - 06
Steadier sources
What builds slowly, and lasts.What gives me a good feeling that lasts?3 min
Extras
- EX
Food noise
What the injections quiet, and what still needs work when they stop.If the noise went quiet, what would I hear underneath?5 min - EX
2027's fitness trends, from here
What fitness professionals around the world predict for 2027, and what it looks like here in the UK.Am I measuring what actually matters?5 min
These are my own experiences and reflections, not advice or treatment. This site isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Alcoholics Anonymous. If you're struggling with food or weight, Beat, Obesity UK and Overeaters Anonymous Great Britain can help. If you're in crisis, please contact your GP or call Samaritans on 116 123.