Written by PatrisNews about the new book by Nikolina Daniilidou

The book “Eat When You’re Hungry, Not When You’re Hurting” by Nikolina Daniilidou, published by Iviskos Publications, sheds light on this unseen—and deeply human—aspect of our relationship with food. How many times do you turn to food when you are emotionally hurting—not physically hungry? How often does food become comfort, refuge, or even a scapegoat, when what is truly missing is not calories, but emotional safety? This is not just another book offering dietary advice or superficial solutions. Instead, it opens an essential conversation about the connection between emotional pain, trauma, and overeating. The author’s core message is clear and striking: “When the cause is deeper, then your relationship with food is not about food.” In such cases, food is not simply fuel—it is expression. It is a symptom. And when you try to solve the symptom without addressing the root, you only repeat the cycle. Nikolina Daniilidou speaks not from theory, but from experience. With studies in Psychology, specialization in Health Psychology, and training in modern therapeutic approaches such as EMDR and Schema Therapy, she has worked for two decades with individuals struggling with eating disorders and emotional eating. This book is the result of that journey—and of her observation that, for many, food becomes a way to cope, to forget, or to numb emotional pain. Eat When You’re Hungry, Not When You’re Hurting is for those who have tried again and again to change their eating habits without success. For those who feel that something deeper is “sabotaging” their efforts. And above all, for those ready to look beyond the plate—and understand what they are truly trying to “swallow.” Daniilidou’s writing is accessible but not simplistic, scientific yet empathetic. She does not offer easy answers or comforting illusions. Instead, she offers a mirror—and an opportunity for real change. In a time when advice about “healthy eating” is everywhere, yet true psychological understanding of our relationship with food is often missing, this book is not just useful—it is essential. Read it—not to lose weight, but to reconnect with yourself.

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