Overeating is often not related to physiological hunger, but rather to internal psychological difficulties, according to family psychologist Sofia Sulim in an interview with RT, as she has mentioned.
She emphasizes that one of the main reasons may be a sense of personal inadequacy that forms during childhood years. According to the specialist, constant criticism and suppression in childhood can damage self-respect. As a result, she says, this may lead to insecurity and food starts to play the role of emotional comfort.
Furthermore, Sulim adds, excessive eating often becomes a response to stress. During such times, eating is perceived as a convenient way to reduce tension or at least gain a transient sense of satisfaction.
The psychologist also recommends paying attention to the situations when the desire to eat arises. Self-analysis
The psychologist also recommends paying attention to the situations when the desire to eat arises. Such self-analysis, in her opinion, helps to better understand what emotional deficiencies one is trying to compensate for through food.
In her view, if food begins to serve as an internal support, it is important to ask oneself what exactly is missing in life.
