It’s challenging – you’re working from home, possibly with a houseful of family members, the news of the virus is terrible and overwhelming, the economy is taking a big hit, and uncertainty about the future is palpable. Food offers a little solace, a respite from the awfulness of the world situation and a feeling of control. But relying on food as our primary source of comfort can lead to emotional eating, and emotional eating can set us up for negative consequences, whether guilt and self-criticism, or unwanted weight gain and possible self-harm.