The Psychology of Overeating
Presented by Dr. G. Moore-Groarke, Consultant Psychologist
1. What words come to mind when you think of overeating.
2. Triggers of overeating! Impact on my daily life!
3. How can I change my behaviour?
4. Daily Thoughts Diary
| Situation | Automatic thoughts | Emotions | Alternative responses | Outcome |
| Describe clearly and concisely when you feel like overeating | What thoughts went through your mind in that situation? Rate believability of thoughts 0%-100% | What were you feeling? Rate intensity of emotion 0%-100% | What might be more helpful and balanced responses to your automatic thoughts? Rate believability of responses 0%-100% | How do you feel now? Re-rate intensity of emotion 0%-100% |
5. What underlying assumptions do I make when I am overweight?
6. Downward arrow technique to get to underlying assumptions.
Useful references:
- Bibliotherapy ‘In search of thinness’ edited by Dr. G. Moore-Groarke Currach Press
- Also ‘Mind over Mood’ ‘Christine Paedesky and David Greenberger’ also ’10 days to great self-esteem’, David Burns