This has to be easier than I think it is; I mean seriously, your mom can do it! Effectively getting through life with the respect and happiness of yourself and those around you.
I have tried eating to replace that which I have not got and the long-term results actually have a greater negative impact than doing nothing at all. The weight gain, sugar crashes, cravings, etc…
I have tried drinking which creates a longer lasting artificial happiness, but the “crash” is far worse than that of food. The only thing that cures a hangover is to drink more or running!
So I tried running and its great except when there is an injury. Running has a positive effect on my mood, on my body image, on my food cravings, and my motivation, etc… so besides the current injury, why in the last year has it been so hard to motivate myself to partake in this activity? Why is it so hard for some of us to make the “right” choices?