Emotional Eating | Is it bad?

Emotional eating is something normal eaters do. Yet I see so many people that struggle with bulimia and binge eating feel like an absolute failure if they emotionally eat. They associate it with their behaviors, see it as a gateway to binging or not aligning with their idea of "perfect eating", and let it almost drive more binging and compensatory behaviors.    Emotional eating shouldn't be demonized or seen as incorrect. The only concern should be if you only use food to cope with any emotion, positive or negative. Food is a way we bond, celebrate, mourn, and console. It can even be a good way to deal. But if you're only relying on food to bring you back down or up in life, it creates more problems.    It may make you overly focused on food, create cycles of binging and purging, and leave you feeling like the only way to handle anything is through food when there are many viable, and more effective, ways to handle stress and other emotions.    Emotional eating is a part of a full life, but it's not the only life.    Today's episode covers this topic. Listen if you feel guilty every time you emotionally eat. It may dispel some of your preconceived notions and help you navigate when and when not to emotionally eat.   For more information on private coaching, group coaching, free resources, & more go to https://www.bingebreakers.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bingebreakers_bulimia/     DISCLAIMER   This recording is not nor is intended to be utilized as medical advice or a medical diagnosis. If you think you are in need of medical attention or treatment, please seek it immediately. This recording is intended to offer advice to those struggling with bulimia based on my own experience, my client's experiences, and what I’ve found to work. This recording will also contain sensitive subjects such as binging and purging, weight, & depression. Please listen at your own discretion and do what you think is best for you.    I am a coach. Not a doctor, therapist, or any other medical professional. I cannot diagnose conditions or prescribe treatments. If you think you need more advanced help, such as therapy, ED treatment, or you are a risk to your own health, please seek it immediately.    To find more resources on eating disorders please visit: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline