Hi domino,

It does not have to stay like this for the rest of your life. You are conscious that there is a problem and it is good that you want to do something about it. I’m sorry though as it seems that your best friend and husband are not really supportive…

I’m not sure what you mean by dieting – are you following a diet prescribed by a nutritionist? Or are you just doing your own thing, so to speak? You say you eat more when you are alone, it also depends what it is that are you eating then…

Also, if medically speaking, nothing is wrong then your comfort eating might be an indication that psychologically / emotionally something is not quite right (are you unhappy? stressed? etc.). And it would be best to have this checked out.

In terms of eating sensibly etc, keeping a journal is a good option as it makes you aware of anything that goes into your mouth, so to speak. Exercise if possible also helps. Also, whenever you feel a pang of hunger, ask yourself what it is that you *really* want. For ex. "Am I really hungry?" or "Do I feel alone or sad?" If it is the latter, try to do something about it – e.g. call a friend, take a bath with relaxing music so as to take your mind off things. Try to snack on fruit and vegetables etc.

But again, a professional might be a better port of call in terms of specifics...