#43 - When Stress is Causing You to Overeat or Overdrink

In 2013 the Chartered Accountants Benevolent Association (CABA) reported survey results showing that around 30% of accountant participants admitted to a drinking problem.  The key is the word "admitted"; if 30% admitted to having an issue, imagine how many were unwilling to.   Unfortunately this isn't just an issue for accountants.  In a 2016 study of lawyers, nearly 3 out of 4 participants reported problematic use of alcohol and drugs to cope with stress starting as early as law school.   It doesn't matter whether you are an accountant, a lawyer or in any other field of work, stress, long working hours and imbalance between work life and family life can be a breeding ground for overusing things to cope.  It could come in the form of sitting with a pint of ice cream once everyone's gone to bed or needing that second glass of wine after dinner; the inability to handle stress has become a bigger issue than ever.   This week I'm going to discuss what contributes to you overeating or overdrinking and how to manage the desire to overeat or overdrink.