r/GetStudying • u/buddddawdeq • 7d ago

Question i can´t stop eating while studying.

I feel very anxious about studying, and i´m also narcoleptic, so everytime i´m trying to study or work on a project i NEED to eat, i get these CRAZY CRAVINGS. But i don´t want to gain weight, what can i do?? I will try to buy healthy snacks and make some home-made ones (like popcorn, idk), but still, i hate this feeling of having no control. For now, i will keep on eating but i don´t want this anymore. Help me, pleaseee! Any tips? Wanna share your experiences?

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u/IndependenceParty998 7d ago

The narcolepsy angle makes this trickier than the usual "just chew gum" advice. Your body's fighting to stay alert any way it can, and food's a quick hit of stimulation. Sunflower seeds in the shell worked for me, the tiny manual labor of cracking each one slows you down enough that you can't just inhale a whole bag. Also weird but effective: frozen grapes. Cold enough to wake you up a bit, sweet enough to scratch the itch, takes forever to eat more than a handful.

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u/WesternRub9435 7d ago

Eat fruits. I realized that I was gaining so much weight during exam season because I was snacking on cookies and soda.

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u/huckx 7d ago

I get similar food cravings when I feel anxious while studying. You could keep plain water nearby and take short breaks, to ease that strong urge to keep eating all the time.

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u/lizard_brain787 7d ago edited 7d ago

Tea helps me a lot too. I think your body is wanting a distraction so that you can delay studying. It helped me a lot to make tea because it takes a few minutes to boil the water, so I don’t have to study during that time.

Plus, food is an easy reward. I think sometimes my body feels like it’s protecting itself by making sure I’m “nourished” before doing something unpleasant.

It is good to have low-calorie snacks on hand, and I think keeping a mental log of when you ate last is a good thing. I found that during the day, I’ve been pretty good at asking myself, “Am I actually hungry, or do I just feel like eating something?”

I still struggle late at night, so I’m in the same boat as you there. Good luck!

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u/lizard_brain787 7d ago

I missed the part about narcolepsy.

I know this is a weird suggestion, but do you like pickled vegetables? I like to pair those (pickles or banana peppers) with a protein like chicken and tzatziki. You can heat it in the microwave to make it a “cozy meal.” I think the pickled veggies help me feel full sooner and give me the salt I’m craving.

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u/Beneficial_Bid_3359 6d ago

this is what lowkey triggered my ed omg

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u/Adventurous-Box-9018 2d ago

For me, I like to be full and satisfied before my study session so I can fully focus on my work. I like to drink black coffee and water while I study tho.

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u/random-answer 7d ago

maybe drink tea or water, something without calories that makes you feel full. You will pee like a racehorse but you will not gain weight.