I am a codependent in recovery and trying to focus on self care currently, doing a lot of reading, therapy etc the one thing I can't get a grip on is eating well. I have noticed I eat way to much sugary foods especially chocolate bars, biscuits with coffee etc.
I know from what I've read we can use food to numb ourselves out so we don't need to feel pain. It's another way of abusing ourselves as we don't feel worthy.
I've noticed a lot of people talk about giving up sugar. Does it have a direct connection to moods, feeling bad or codependency? I suppose I'm asking because it's the area I know least about but I read a lot about people giving up sugar in here, as well as other substances and wonder what's the link?