I've been overweight since my teens. I always thought it was because I overate ( obviously ) but never really thought about WHY I overeat. I just figured I was eating too much ... period. Now I see that emotional eating plays a role in obesity sometimes. Are people who are classified as emotional eaters, fully aware that, THAT is what they do?? I have had " issues " in my life ... sometimes depression ... and now I'm wondering if sometiems without even realizing it, that I use food for comfort. Could I have been doing that this whole time and not even realizing it? I mean I know that I overeat ... but could there really be a REASON behind it instead of just the plan fact I'm fat because I eat too much?