Hi Nothungry, What you are describing can be normal (we all overeat emotionally occasionally). If it happens alot, however, and it starts to have a negative impact on your life, you might want to seek professional help. Sometimes the fear of being fat can exacerbate the whole issue and make it in to an issue that is a problem. You can work on the situation by yourself by becoming aware of your hunger and not eating unless you are actually hungry. Do not eat for any reason other than this. Find other, healthy ways to deal with emotions when they arise such as, going for a walk, journaling, talking to a friend, or any other non food activity that will not harm you in any way. Elena