Signs That You're An Emotional Eater

You Find Comfort In Food

As noted before, food can be a very satisfying coping strategy. If you find comfort in food, you’re not alone. There is a reason there is a whole category of food referred to as 'comfort food.' However, this is one time when you don’t find safety in numbers. Being one of many individuals who indulge in an unhealthy coping mechanism is still unhealthy, it just means you’re likely to have company while you’re doing so. Take a close look at your reaction to food: if you likely feel not only physically, but also emotionally sated after a good meal, it could be a sign you are an emotional eater.