Psychologies

Why are you eating mindlessly?

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Stress

It’s probably not news to you that your emotional eating is about stress. But knowing you react this way is one thing and understanding why is another. Stress eating is complex and can serve different purposes at different times. Sometimes, it’s simply about giving yourself a break from uncomfortable feelings. Or maybe there’s a sense that, on top of everything else, you can’t cope with trying to control what you eat. Giving in to your cravings may even seem like a self-compassionate act when

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