stackyFACTSYou aren't actually hungry; your heart is just broken. Emotional eating bypasses the stomach entirely, using hyper-palatable foods as an instant coping mechanism for stress, anger, or sadness. It is the tragic realization that a pint of ice cream is vastly cheaper than actually confronting your deepest issues.
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