^^^^Above for me, too. I would also say, for me, that such spurts can resemble minor binges. I don't have an eating disorder, though.

I generally always have a sweet tooth, and eat a lot of sweets, but usually not binging.

I don't believe I am a bona fide alcoholic, but I did abuse alcohol during various periods of my life. Sometimes pretty big time, and enough to require a detox once. I tried to abstain completely for four years, but over time, have found that I can have a drink (ot two) many days without going overboard. I have changed my self-medication of choice habits (teeth grinding/clenching, sometimes food, at times maladaptive daydreaming, a weird thing I do pressing on my chin with my finger that leaves an abrasion, etc.) I have learned healthy coping skills, and mostly use them, but sometimes I "relapse" by using unhealthy ones. Stability obviously reduces the need.