Brain Shutdown Mode
Kiley Houck, MSW, CHC, CMNC
Mindful Eating Master for Past Dieters Sick of Food Rules ? Certified Health Coach ? Helping You Eat with Confidence, Stay in Control & Enjoy Life Again ? 198lbs (2019) → 133lbs (Since 2021)
Cortisol and Our Eating Response
We've all been there, those moments when stress, burnout, and overwhelming emotions lead us to shut down and tune out. Also known as numbing out, many of us will enter into "brain shutdown mode" at the end of a long day because we simply CAN’T anymore.?
This is a state where our cognitive and emotional functions are compromised, and we seek comfort in familiar and often unhelpful habits. Turning to a drink after work, winding down with a blunt to escape, or stopping by the grocery for a frozen pizza and tray of brownies to veg out on the couch.?
It may not come as a surprise to you, but one of the most common responses to brain shutdown is turning to food for comfort. But, why does this happen? How can we prevent it? Are there other ways to deal with brain shutdown mode?
Registered Dietitian | Helping professional women overcome overeating, food stress, and food guilt to reclaim their energy, confidence, & focus in their career??Founder of The Food Relationship Solution
3 周I find with my clients it’s about first identifying the emotion or feeling causing the eating then working together to find a different coping mechanism. Each emotion may require something different! Stressed? Take a walk. Tired? Go to bed or have a nap. Lonely? Call a friend!
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1 个月If we are able to break this cycle but using good habits vs bad it makes a huge difference, this gives me some things to think about, thank you for sharing this Kiley! Kiley Houck, MSW, CHC, CMNC ??
Mindful Eating Master for Past Dieters Sick of Food Rules ? Certified Health Coach ? Helping You Eat with Confidence, Stay in Control & Enjoy Life Again ? 198lbs (2019) → 133lbs (Since 2021)
1 个月Even bringing my articles to the community!! AHHH Mike Harris you rock!!
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1 个月You’re over-stimulated the brain shuts down. Your brain wants to stay present. You don’t want it to! Happy Thursday, my friend.