Lesson 7.3: Be Intune With Your Emotions Quiz

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Discuss an example where anger has lead you to binge or partake in emotional eating in your life.1
Using the CBT format you have learnt in the previous chapter, explore the feelings and thoughts and a more rational response to this situation.1
Situation : Often mothers will have their “binge” after the kids are in bed as a reward for stress of children coming back from school, preparing dinner and supervising homework.

What do you think the mother’s feelings are in this situation?
What do you think the mother’s thoughts are?1
Answer:
What is a more rational response?1
What are some of the things currently causing stress in your life?1
What can be done instead of comfort eating?1
Using the CBT format, explore the feelings and thoughts and a more rational response to this situation.1
Situation: Gina came home after work and ate four family blocks of Cadbury’s chocolate. Gina’s work presentation did not go well today. She felt that everyone was starring at body during the talk because of her size, making her extremely nervous, forgetful and sweaty.

What do you think her feelings are in this situation?
What do you think she could be thinking in this situation?1
Answer:
What is a more rational response to the situation above?1
Do you have a secret stash of food somewhere? What is it? What sorts of emotions trigger you to access it? If not, do you have a favourite place you go and eat when you are down?1
What can you do instead?1