Emotional hunger
Emotional hunger is a felt need for relief, closeness or solace, which is easily confused with physiological hunger.
Definition
Emotional hunger often appears when you are stressed, lonely, tense, bored or overloaded. It can lead to eating, shopping, scrolling, or other quick forms of regulation. It is not a sign of weakness, but a signal that the body is looking for relief. It is worth distinguishing it from physiological hunger, which increases gradually and is associated with the need for energy.
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Common misunderstanding
It is a mistake to shame yourself for emotional hunger. The second mistake is to try to solve every emotion by controlling food alone.
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