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>I just have to do X then I get to live
Thats a dangerous pitfall to fall into, yeah.
Not just because it means you dont get to live as is, but also because achieving whatever it is that would “allow” you to live rarely does it. When you do, you’ll often just end up moving the goalpost further away or try to come up with reasons for not actually having reached it.
>eating to cope
What do you usually eat when you do it? If you’re feeling out of control of the act itself, the easiest way to make it less bad on your body might be to substitute your snacks with something healthier that still scratches the itch to eat.
>What if it all goes wrong and I have less saved to fall back on
Well… No matter what, taking a break is going to cut into your finances. The thing is that if you initiate it yourself and do it out of want rather than need, you’ll be more in control than if you wait for your body or spirit to be broken. Try thinking of it as an investment: you’re buying free time and relaxation. That isn’t the same as an unplanned loss of money, that’s a conscious decision. Is it preventative maintenance fees or a long vacation? You decide, really. The point is that as long as you aren’t completely drained from funds or owe anyone money you get to spend them whenever you want.