From one fellow emotional eater to another, I understand.
1. Hearing your friends say "I'm so stressed, I can't even eat."
Yeah, I just really can't relate to this problem. It's quite the opposite, actually.
2. You're bound to gain 7 pounds after a breakup.
When a man doesn't love you...you know food always does. And the feelings are ALWAYS mutual.
3. You spend your free time eating in between studying for exams.
Exam time is the most stressful time of the year. I don't think there's a better method to cope with that than stuffing your face and trying to relieve some of your pain.
4. Diets are never possible.
When you eat because you're overwhelmed, dieting is really not an option. You can't automatically get rid of your stress simply because you want to lose some weight.
5. Portion control? Never heard of her.
A bag of chips becomes a meal for one. No shame.
6. Even when your brain says you're not hungry, you'll eat anyway.
Because who has self control in times of stress anyways?
7. Hanger is a common personality trait.
A lot of food plus a lot of mood.
8. There are those certain foods that just make you feel better than others.
For me, it's sour patch kids extreme. Don't even try to give me a bag of peppers.
9. You envy those people who get out their stress through yoga or other mindful approaches.
Warrior one? More like Warrior YUM (haha).
10. Food is both your best friend and your worst enemy.
You hate to love it so much.
11. Drinking can be a dumb decision.
Being drunk and an emotional eater is a recipe for disaster. You'll probably wake up surrounded by wrappers and with a half eaten mozzarella stick in your hand.
12. You don't even care if people judge.
Because I love food and that's who I am.
Yes, emotional eating is a real thing. Yes, it gets in the way and can be incredibly annoying. But no, you're not the only one who eats like a giant when they're stressed or upset, and no, it's nothing to be ashamed of. We all have different way of coping with life, and if yours is to go eat a bag of Doritos, then more power to ya.
