Hi there,
Welcome to the group. You should know you have at least one supporter who understands compulsive and "unconscious" eating. The first time I noticed it was in my thirties. When looking around the neighbourhood for my eight year old son, I had his pb&j sandwich in my hand, I was a little panicked. When I found him - at his friend's house - the sandwich was gone!...I'd eaten it without even realizing what I was doing. I'm finally taking charge of my self.
Taking care of onesself and affirming that you are the most important person - to you. Nobody can care for you as you can, and nobody can make you feel better about yourself than you can. I have learned that this is the greatest gift you can give to those you love. A whole and healthy - you!
Be sure to let everyone here help you. I'm quite new myself and cherish the help I find here.
All the best,
Jmary