Baby, you can't be perfect all the time, and sometimes when bad things happen, you can't be expected to hold it all together all the time. You can try, you do your hardest, but in the end, you're still human and you can still make mistakes. That's OK. It's OK that you're craving ice cream, and it's OK if you feel frustration that you're feeling impulsed to go eat some. I think if you believe that too, the feeling might subside just a wee bit. You don't have to act on it, though. You're in control of you, not that icecream.
Eating releases dopamine, the chemical that makes you feel good. Obviously in high stress situations, you want to feel good so your body is saying "Hey! I know a great way! Dopamine!" and thus wants to make you eat.
Insteeead, how about a good workout? Nothing like a good kickboxing or running workout to release the steam. Or if you're not into cardio right now, pump some serious iron! Sweat! The workout will release some feel-good endorphins to ease the stress of your situation.
Or some yoga. Pilates. Walk. Whatever. Just get distracted, and spend some time benefitting yourself, and maybe even address the real issue at hand when it's time to.
Stay strong! You'll get through this just fine!
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