Do You Eat Your Emotions?

Emotional eating is common — using food to manage feelings like stress, boredom, or sadness. While it may offer short-term comfort, it can become an unhelpful habit over time.

Ways to reduce emotional eating:

• Identify the emotions or situations that trigger cravings
• Practise mindfulness to notice feelings without reacting automatically
• Try healthy coping strategies like going for a walk, speaking to a friend, or journalling
• Seek support from a counsellor or therapist if needed
• Be kind to yourself — change takes time

Awareness is the first step. You don’t need to be perfect — just curious and compassionate with yourself.