This is perhaps the most obvious tipoff that emotional eating is present: A person knows that she simply eats more when she has difficult emotions.
The good news is that this person is more aware than many: She recognizes the connection that many don't see. That's something she can use to her advantage.
If a person stops to investigate the reasons for feeling a certain way, she can realize what she really needs in those moments. If she asks herself about her anxiety, for example, she may realize that it's there because she hasn't finished a certain task. If the person decides in that moment to finish the task rather than raid the fridge, she may be surprised how little she wants food afterward.
