Now, there are also patterns of disordered eating, which can lead to malnutrition and a possible eating disorder. I urge for you to speak to a nutritionist or counselor about this issue further. We are here to help you understand your body and its needs. When I am stressed I automatically go to the refrigerator to eat, usually I'm not even hungry. Stress can be associated very closely with food.
Food can be a comfort and a source of control for some people.
It is very good that you see the connection, now the next step is to break the cycle. One good way to do this is to keep a journal, go to the journal when stress has happened, write it down, next write down the acts to follow, see if you can break a link leading to food. Now I feel guilty I ate so much. Now by seeing my pattern, I could have broke it by taking a walk outside or calling a friend instead of going to the kitchen. If you understand your patterns, they are easier to break.