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"Click This!": How to Manage Your Feelings

From Jennifer R. Scott, About.com GuideMay 7, 2010

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I got a lot out of the recent blog post by Diane Petrella, MSW, CPCC, at About.com's Calorie Count. She offers a lot of great advice on how to cope with feelings that lead to overeating.

One thing I liked is that she addressed people who eat when they're feeling glad. (You usually only see coping skills for "bad" feelings; a lot of folks don't realize that we emotional eaters don't just eat as a result of negative feelings, but positive ones, too.).

I was also surprised that she pointed out that boredom isn't actually a feeling at all. I've never thought of it like that ... it isn't like "angry" or "sad" ... it's something different altogether, but we often lump it in with those other emotions. She links the boredom to an underlying depression, which certainly explains the emotional connection.

What do you to when you feel strong emotions that lead you to overeat? Is there a non-food solution you would share with another emotional eater? Post your advice in comments.

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