Why is food so difficult to change, even when medical consequences are present?
One primary reason is our emotional relationship to food. If we use food to help us feel better, then food becomes a solution rather than a problem. When food works to distract us from pain or provide comfort, our motivation to change is naturally conflicted.
Emotional eating is much more than physical nutrition; it is a complex coping mechanism used to manage feelings about ourselves, others, and our lives.
The Relationship Mirror
"Discover how our relationship to food mirrors our relationship to ourselves."
To change our relationship to food, we must first look at what we are deriving from it and how we use it to distract from our true emotions.
Problem/Solution Confusion
This confusion is why changing these habits during high-stress times—like the holidays or as a New Year's resolution—can be especially difficult despite our best intentions. When we are stressed, we reach for our "solutions."
Therapy helps you break down this complexity, helping you find healthier ways to manage your emotions so you can live with more freedom and less frustration.
Ready to change your relationship with food? Schedule a consultation to explore the complexity of emotional eating.