Why do we eat when we're stressed?

[Urza]

I have noticed that whenever my father comes home from moths of being away, I always tend to eat more and be much more stressed out, and I was wondering why. I just found it quite odd that on any normal occasion I could barely eat 3/4 of my serving at olive garden, but when he's home I can finish it all off (at the same appetite level as when he's not home) no problem without showing signs of slowing down.

[sniperpimpin]

you get hungry

[Denise W]

I like the comfort of a full belly, its makes me feel warm.I have had to watch this action, since I do eat when I'm stressed or more so when I'm bored.Best wishes. this is a serious issue, so keep a logbook of food and that reality check is enough to change the actions

[fugitive doctor]

Perhaps it's because food is the easiest thing to reach for......beats me

[Jenae]

Maybe (just maybe) it's from back when we we're babies and every time we'd cry our parennts would stick a bottle or boob in our faces and on some subconcious level we learned to comfort ourselves with food. Maybe...

[-BAM-]

maybe its something to express your stress, instead of just breaking down and crying....

[Funky Business Man]

i dont. i sleep!

[Cecil R]

when we are in stress our mind wants to divert our attention to any other things so some eats too much or sleep long.

[moon420]

It produces serotonin, especially if it's loaded with carbs.