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Old Feb 20, 2008, 06:27 PM
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Is there a difference in emotional eating and an actual disorder?

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Old Feb 20, 2008, 07:27 PM
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Yes, you can "learn" to control emotional eating but an eating disorder, usually anorexia or bulimia, requires professional help to work on.

Here's a good article that may help you:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/weight-loss/MH00025
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