I sympathize with the essay-related stress eating. For me, if I try to prevent myself from snacking when I'm stressed about an essay, I can't write, and the stress just gets worse (particularly if I'm writing an essay that's due the next day...). So I just make sure I have relatively healthy snacks and don't allow myself anything bad like chips or chocolate. I also know that I will eat all of whatever I bring back to my desk with me, so I have to watch portions. The other thing that helps me is something hot to drink -- coffee, tea, etc. Don't know why that helps me concentrate, but it does.
My first essays are due next week so soon I'll be in the same boat as you! Good luck!
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