A 2015 paper published in the Journal of Health Psychology, researchers from the
University of Nebraska-Lincoln say that a poor night
of sleep affects appetite-regulating hormones, intensifies emotional stress, increases impulsivity and spikes food cravings. Not getting enough sleep is virtually a recipe for emotional eating. “A wind-down ritual is key for good sleep,” says psychologist Susan Albers, Psy.D., author of “50 More Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food.