Halting This Unintended Drawback of Self-Isolation

Eating is an easy distraction when you are trapped at home, but overeating comes with consequences

Snacks can seem to ease emotional pain, but really they just temporarily distract us from it. Roman Samborskyi/Shutterstock

Has there ever been an easier time for stress eating? All of this time at home has made it pretty easy to sneak off to the fridge or pantry throughout the day for a little treat.

While it’s certainly tempting to get a little bit of stress relief with a few cookies, chocolate almonds, or a spoonful of ice cream, too much emotional eating can be tough from a physical and mental health standpoint.