I hear you, Misscruff. Comforting yourself with food, IMO, has some physiological components, but is largely a learned behavior that can be UNlearned.

Yes, there are physical effects from certain foods that calm us, but (again, IMO) we've learned to comfort ourselves with food, much like a little kid uses a "blankie" as a comforting device.

Low carb, by eliminating the foods that cause the strongest physical response, helps us UNlearn the habit and frees us to find healthier ways to soothe ourselves.