Having a big food day once in a while is no problem, but this comic from Sarah C Andersen shows the all-too-familiar pattern of just feeling dragged along, not even enjoying what you’re eating. While overeating might just be an occasional thing, eating on autopilot, or mindlessly, can feel bad for many reasons and is worth looking into, especially when it is followed by feelings of guilt, shame, or hopelessness. Harvard Health offers some suggestions for breaking this cycle in “Overeating? Mindfulness exercises may help.”
Updated January 2025