I am greedy. I eat under stress. When you are eating, the rest of the world is tuned out. And when you tune back in you feel guilty about having been greedy and the rest of the world is still there, so you have to carry on eating!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She eats under stress to tune out the world, but this creates guilt that leads to more eating.
- In plain terms
- Stress causes overeating to escape reality, leading to guilt and more eating.
- What can you take from it?
- Stress eating creates a cycle of guilt and continued consumption.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you cope with stress?
- What triggers your guilt?
Another view
Eating can be a positive coping strategy in moderation.
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