It sounds like you have figured out that part of your issues with food stem from stress and stress eating. The next step is to take that back further and get to the root of why stress leads to food - is it a comfort, is it a reward, is it masking some other problem? Then, figure out ways of nipping the problem in the bud: say to yourself (out loud, even), "I am doing this because I am stressed out about A, B, and C. Eating this food will not make A, B, or C go away, and will in fact add D to my problems because I will be mad at myself."
Then, you can begin tackling the stressors instead of eating to dull them. Eventually, you'll work your way through (or reduce) the stress from the problems, without contributing to them through food.
Remember, at the end of the day, it is YOU who makes the choice whether or not you are going to give in to your bad habits.
And let me just say this: girl, you are about to become a licensed architect! That is HUGE! Someone who can do that is someone who is stronger than stress eating!!!
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