I was going through some papers I have collected over the years on this subject that has been a major life problem for me.
I have come to know myself really well these last couple years through being coached by John Dempsey – a Six-Advisor coach – and by studying my dreams. I see the truth of these statements for me.
Some of the reasons behind compulsive hunger and eating can include:
Dependency – a need to be taken care of, to be protected.
Fear
Anger – related to others or oneself
Desire for perfection, achievement
Emotional Isolation
Depression
When a person uses food, or engages in any compulsive behavior to solve these needs, they are always disappointed. These needs can not be met through compulsive behavior. They can be dealt with more adequately by a program of personal growth and lifestyle recovery.
We need to learn how to live in healthy relationships with our Higher Power (God) and with other people before we can achieve a healthy relationship with food.
Tags: Emotional Eating
