The following article is part 2 of a multi-part article and a brief summation of my wisdom and experience on the path to permanent weight loss, peace, joy, and freedom. 

Healing from emotional eating is an inside job. You have a core of divine energy within you. This energy will heal you. Start a regular practice of prayer, yoga, meditation, etc. Spend daily quiet time in nature or at home reading inspirational or spiritual literature.

If you are extremely overwhelmed, depressed, or suffering from extreme mood swings or anxiety you may benefit from therapy and/or taking some medication. Taking medication is not an indication of being a failure. It also doesn’t mean that you have to take it the rest of your life. It may be necessary for a while to establish some emotional equilibrium and stability in your life.

Learn to eat normal, regular meals with mindfulness. Learn the difference between appetite and hunger. Eating isn't meant to be a hobby but a way to nourish your body. This means eating to live, not living to eat. 

Create a safe emotional space – a sacred sanctuary – for yourself. Be kind and gentle with yourself. Practice loving-kindness. Feed your self with loving thoughts and kind words. Use affirmations. Get personal support through having a coach and mentor like myself to keep you accountable, help shift your mindset, and give you daily or weekly encouragement.

Learn to sit with your feelings and process them by writing in a journal daily. Feelings are not facts; they will pass if you will acknowledge them. What you can feel you can heal. Let go of the old hurts and resentments that are holding you back. Learn to express your anger in healthy and appropriate ways.

Stop isolating. Focusing on the pain and or problem just envelopes you in it more. Get out of your self and into life. Have fun, help someone else, volunteer. Develop some hobbies. Spend time being creative. Join a support group.