Holidays and Overeating
Compulsive Overeaters are hit hard during the holiday season as food becomes too tempting
Compulsive overeating is a way to cope during the stressful holidays
Some people indulge in holiday sweets and an over abundance of food without guilt or second thought. But most people feel that pang of remorse for their “bad” behavior and spend their vacation time feeling fat and shameful.
For those who sufferer from Compulsive Overeating, Christmas time can seem like a disaster waiting to happen. With all of the festive food and holiday dinners, some feel their cravings are too much to handle.
Compounded with the excess of cooking is the emotions that go along with it. Holiday time is emotional for most and can drive them to eat more as a way to numb the overwhelming sensation of feelings.
The key is to deal with the emotions as they come up, share them with trusted friends or family members and keep doing things just for yourself that will keep you calm and centered.
