Emotional eating is an understandable thing. When faced with grief, or anxiety, it feels good to turn to "comfort" foods.
I don't think it's worthwhile to try to eliminate the practice of emotional eating. There's no reason to add guilt or shame to an already painful situation. It's better to instead to incorporate appreciation and awareness of what you're eating into the full emotional experience. Over time, that awareness may help to process the more painful feelings directly rather than unconsciously continue to use food.
Food in difficult times is a good thing. No, food is always a good thing. I think that's so important to remember.
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