How do you cope without self-harm when your comfort habits hurt you?

[Anonymous]

So i was taking a course to get a certificate. I could take the test on my phone or laptop, but I only get one chance. I didn't want to accidentally backspace on my phone, so i did it on my laptop. While I was taking the test, my laptop shut down Chrome and went back to the home page
I didn't get to finish the test, and I can't go back in.
I put in a ticket, but this week was the last week to try anyway. Other than that, I have to wait until September to sign up again and then redo all the practice tests and modules. I have a chronic illness, and doing all that stuff took a lot of energy. Im just upset because it's ironic, and I didn't even get a chance to pass or fail.
I have some marshmallow fluff, and I know i shouldn't have it, especially in large amounts, but when im sad, I eat.
Sugary stuff actually makes my chronic illness pain worse
Im probably gonna regret it tomorrow morning, but i feel like the pain in my heart is more important to soothe

[Anonymous]

It's good you put it this way because, it's not about the sugaryness. A lot of people cope with overdoing the gym. I used to cope by listening to Dr. Berg when i was 13 and so did Jennifer Bloom cope her demons away by listening to him and overfocusing on health. Other people cope with alcohol and other substances.

Overeating or substances, all cope is cope. Imagine being your own parent and comfort yourself. A part of your nervous system feels neglected no matter how smart and loving you are.

[sawno]

I'm also chronically ill. Spend some time doing something you love to do or at least something that brings you the most comfort. Ultimately harming yourself will only make things worse. Just wait to see what their support does.

[Abbycado]

I haven’t a clue what you’re on about. Marshmallow fluff? Modules, tickets? 🤦🏻‍♀️

[Asker]

I got kicked out of a test, the Ai system put in a ticket (email) for someone to email me back.
Im sulking by eating marshmallows topping, but it's going to hurt me later because of the sugar...

[Micheal6918]

Replace the urge with a safer activity, like squeezing an ice cube, tearing paper, drawing, or going for a brisk walk.

[TonyMetal___1986]

Your health comes first, find something else to enjoy instead of things that might hurt your health!