URMC / BHP / BHP Blog / February 2017 February 2017 Stress Eating – Tips to control an unhealthy behavior All of us have experienced overeating at one time or another. However, if you regularly overeat to the point of discomfort; eat to control stress; eat more than is needed to curb your hunger; or if you typically feel guilt and shame afterwards; you may be suffering from emotional eating. This is a common condition also referred to as binge eating disorder.