What would my doctor do (or a psychiatrist) if I told them about my comfort eati!

What would my doctor do (or a psychiatrist) if I told them about my comfort eating?

I comfort eat whenever I am bored, lonely... any type of negative emotion. I went to the psychiatrist before for depression/self harm but it was only once a month for a year and I couldn't open up. It didn't do much for me.

I don't want to be this fat and unfit. I diet and lose up to 8lb, then something upsets me and I gain the 8lbs back again... its such a hard cycle!

Is my GP likely to refer me, especially as it didn't work before and I haven't been through any major traumas, I just feel a bit emotionally neglected (although from a "good" family and it isn't their fault). What would the psychiatrist do with me? Him suggesting I think "postive thoughts" instead of negative ones, was hardly a helpful suggestion last time (CBT - I think) would it be useful if I tried again?

Thanks

If the doctor or the psychiatrist is worth his diploma, he probably already knows you comfort eat. It's one of the main reasons for overeating. I know. Maybe there's a class you could take that would help you to become a little better at picking out foods that would be better for you. Or-you could always try going to OA. There's no charge and you'd meet people who know exactly what you're talking about. Good luck with this. You've already made the first step. Here's wishing you well on your journey.