Comments on: Hells bells ma… buying a house is trigger-inducing!

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[...] this up to is needing to drink more water? I have been quite stressed because of the move. The house stuff is up in the air… *again*. In fact, we were supposed to close today… but then fate [...]

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By: Sheila

Sheila — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 21:50:07 +0000

I’m with you on the stress of house-buying. We’ve been on the same journey and it’s been a roller-coaster ride. It started last July and we should have moved in Dec 18. That was the final straw in more than one way. Our household goods got snowed in at the depot and we had to live in a hotel until they could deliver on Dec 22! And I *did* react the wrong way, and I’m paying for it now.

By: Laura

Laura — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:55:50 +0000

Good luck with the house buying. It is a frustrating process. I think better to be a buyer than a seller though.

By: Tricia

Tricia — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:08:41 +0000

Its so hard to break our conditioned responses. You seem to have a handle on it though. You have identified the problem and has come up with ways to combat it. Great job!

By: Anonymous Fat Girl

Anonymous Fat Girl — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:06:45 +0000

Kellie thanks for stopping by my blog. I’m putting a link to yours over there as I think you have something cool going on here!

I can’t imagine having to wait that long to buy a house. I remember watching an episode on HGTV (can’t remember the name of it) and this gal was in a similar situation, completely at the mercy of the bank. Such a bummer! And they know they got you by the you know what and so they do what they want.

At least you have identified that the whole issue is stress inducing and a trigger to eat, so you are already one up. Just stay positive and I’m sure things will be fine and end soon (hopefully).

By: Julie Lost and Found

Julie Lost and Found — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:14:56 +0000

I tend to do the same thing. I have had myself conditioned to immediately respond to stress by going to the kitchen and standing there. There was a time when my husband could walk into the kitchen, see me at the counter eating, and instantly he knew..he’d say “uh, so..how was the conversation with your mom?” or something else to that effect..

I think making a list of options is a GREAT idea! I might try that and post it on my fridge in my kitchen. I’m also looking forward to getting into the “Beck” book..looks like she has some good ideas for dealing with this too.

Good for you for logging your points and for your awareness!

Wishing you the best with your desire for the new house.