The letter sender reveals a struggle with emotional eating, where food is used as a coping mechanism for various emotions, leading to weight gain and dissatisfaction with self-image.
The advice given emphasizes the need for a different coping mechanism beyond dieting, suggesting that deeper emotional issues may be at play, and recommends seeking professional help from a therapist.
The response highlights the importance of understanding emotional dysregulation and unprocessed trauma as underlying factors contributing to unhealthy eating habits, while also providing resources for support.
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Rappler’s People section runs an advice column by couple Jeremy Baer and clinical psychologist Dr. Margarita Holmes.
