Chocolate cravings and personality
There aren't many foods I crave but when I get a craving for chocolate, watch out -- I'll tear the whole house apart looking for a single M&M. Chocolate seems to be the #1 food craving among the women I know so I don't feel too alone in this one.
But here's an interesting bit of news: Apparently, people who crave chocolate, particularly when they're depressed, are more likely to be described as Neurotic. Yikes! But that's not all -- those who crave chocolate are more likely to score high on the following on personality tests: irritability, rejection sensitivity, anxious worrying, self-criticism. Good lord!
Do these personality traits describe you?
But here's an interesting bit of news: Apparently, people who crave chocolate, particularly when they're depressed, are more likely to be described as Neurotic. Yikes! But that's not all -- those who crave chocolate are more likely to score high on the following on personality tests: irritability, rejection sensitivity, anxious worrying, self-criticism. Good lord!
Do these personality traits describe you?
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11-15-2007 @ 9:33PM
marcie0305 said...
Hm, chocolate is probably the ultimate comfort food. Makes us happy in it's own little way. So if you're depressed, you're searching for a "lift". Chocolate is a lot safer than crack :)
Sounds like the laundry list of "emotions" scored high on are simply related to depression.
But maybe, we're just neurotic about chocolate!
~Marcie
http://feedingblackmail.blogspot.com/
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11-18-2007 @ 10:47PM
CJ said...
Actually, craving chocolate is a sign of a magnesium deficiency. Take enough magnesium through diet or supplements and the craving for chocolate diminishes. Try it for yourself.
Magnesium relieves anxiety, depression and insomnia, too. It helps relieve menstrual cramps, too.
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