Eating and Emotions

8 Very Often-- almost every other day
6 Often-- one to three times a week
4 Occasionally-- two to three times a month
2 Rarely--once every month to three months
0 Never


1. I eat foods that I know aren't nutritious.

6 Often

2. I eat meals or heavy snacks after 7 at night.

4 Occassionally

3. I'm afraid I'll gain weight.

8 Very Often

4. I eat when I'm not hungry.

2 Rarely

5. I eat foods my parents don't want me to eat.

2 Rarely
 

6. I'm self-conscious about how I look.

8 Very Often

7. When I'm bored or depressed I eat a lot.

4 Occassionally
 

 8. I go on eating binges.

0 Never

9. I eat until I'm uncomfortable.

4 Occassionally

10. I hide foods or sneak them.

0 Never
 

11. I eat because I feel "who cares"?

0 Never

12. I drink alcoholic beverages.

0 Never

13. I have uncontrollable urges of hunger.

0 Never
 

14. Feelings of anger or hostility overwhelm me.

8 Very Often

15. I indulge in sweets.

6 Often

16. I eat when I'm tired or overtired.

0 Never
 

17. I like to eat alone.

4 Occassionally
 

18. I use appetite suppressants.

0 Never

19. My parents made sweets available or used them for rewards.

0 Never
 

20. I eat and run.

6 Often

21. I don't have respect for myself or my body.

2 Rarely

22. I feel rushed or hurried.

6 Often
 

23. I have a snack or meal an hour before I go to bed.

4 Occassionally

24. I crave sweet foods.

6 Often

25. When I eat with other people, I feel self-conscious.

4 Occassionally

26. I gulp my food.

0 Never

27. I wish I looked like someone else.

4 Occassionally

28. I eat or drink in secret.

0 Never

29. I feel as if I'm in the middle of a struggle.

2 Rarely

30. I eat when I can't sleep.

0 Never

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