India, Oct. 13 -- Do you impulsively scarf down food, voraciously inhaling an entire packet of chips without even realising it? Stress eating is real, whether it is the night before an exam, during a breakup or after coming back from a hectic work day. When one is emotionally charged, they often turn to food as a source of comfort. Your clean eating plans go out the window when you engage in emotional eating. This is why emotional regulation is essential.

To understand more about what goes on in the mind of someone who stress eats a lot, Dr Nishtha Laspal, consultant psychiatrist at Kailash Hospital in Noida, told HT Lifestyle that this is a coping mechanism, something that temporarily dulls the sharp edges of overwhelming emotions.

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