By Namita S Kalla | June 18, 2025 | Image: Canva
Emotional eating usually follows feelings like sadness, boredom or anxiety rather than actual physical hunger or meal timing
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Most emotional eaters snacking when stressed, celebrating something, or feeling lonely even if they aren’t physically hungry
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Stress triggers cravings for sugary, salty or fatty foods that temporarily improve mood but encourage addictive eating cycles
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The comfort from emotional eating is short-lived and often followed by guilt, shame, and continued emotional unrest
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Long-term emotional eating increases the risk of obesity, heart disease, and poor mental health outcomes over time
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Replace food with healthy distractions like deep breathing, journalling, nature walks or calling a supportive friend
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Pause before reaching for a snack and ask yourself if your hunger is emotional or physical in nature
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Keeping easy-to-reach, nutritious snacks like fruits or nuts helps reduce dependency on processed comfort foods
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Therapists and support groups help uncover emotional patterns and offer practical ways to cope without relying on food
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Learn to name and sit with emotions; this awareness allows you to choose responses other than eating
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