(Science Daily) Dealing with extended family, increased commitments and even celebratory occasions can cause a compulsive overeater to gain too much weight during the holiday season.
"Many of us deal with depression, disappointment, loneliness and unfulfilled expectations during the holiday season," said Stefanie C. Barthmare, a psychotherapist… "When our ideal holiday expectations are not met, we feel bad. That's when many of us resort to eating more food, more often, to keep the deeper stuff at bay."…
Learning to deal with and manage these difficult feelings requires patience and persistence, especially when food is used as a way to cope.
Community: A post from February has some tips for dealing with overeating.
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