Explore other ways for managing feelings
Comfort eating involves eating to help you deal with how you are feeling. It may be that there are things you could do to help you deal with your feelings in a healthier manner. You may like to try exercise, drawing or writing.Plan for dealing with boredom
It is not uncommon to eat when you are bored. If you find yourself doing this regularly, you may find it useful to think of some things you can do when you are bored. It may be ringing a friend, kicking a footy, reading a book or going for a walk.Eating healthy food
If you are using food to cope with your feeling it may be something you have been doing for a long time. This may mean that it will take time to start using other methods to manage stress or your concerns. When you are eating it may be a good idea to try to eat healthy foods most of the time rather than those that are high in fat.Talk to someone
By talking to your local doctor or a counsellor you should be able to work out some of the reasons why you may be comfort eating and different ways to manage it.(published with permission in writing from:http://www.reachout.com.au/)
