Emotional Eating
What is Emotional Eating?
Emotional eating refers to the tendency to eat in response to emotional needs rather than physical hunger. Emotional eating typically involves consuming foods with an associated memory which can temporarily soothe feelings.
What triggers Emotional Eating?
This behavior can be a coping mechanism for managing emotions such as stress, anger, or sadness. Emotional eating is common and not inherently 'disordered.'
How do you get support for Emotional Eating?
Treatment for emotional eating involves identifying emotional triggers, developing alternative coping mechanisms, and improving emotional regulation skills. Therapy might include cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and stress management strategies.
If you or someone you know struggles with emotional eating reach out to us for support.
