Understanding Emotional Eating

Emotional eating often stems from subconscious triggers that arise when individuals experience strong emotions such as stress, anxiety, or loneliness. Many people may find themselves in a cycle where they reach for foods they know aren't good for them, and yet they continue to do so despite understanding the consequences. For instance, one individual struggled with cravings for foods that caused discomfort due to IBS but still couldn't resist them in moments of emotional distress. This highlights the complexity of emotional eating, as it involves not just conscious choices but deeper, often unacknowledged, emotional coping mechanisms.