Yes i think this is a very common problem for habitual "grazers." For me, in the evening especially, I will just continually eat. One night recently I realized what i was doing. I wasn't even hungry and yet I was itching to chew on something. I really think it's just a habit, not really a need to eat anything.

: Recently I mentioned in an off hand
: way that "my mouth was hungry
: but my stomach wasn't."
: It just came out, it's something I
: don't think I've ever been aware
: of.

: I got two good replies to my comment
: but I want to ask all of you if
: you've experienced anything like
: this and what you think it means?
: I'm sure it means I'm more aware
: of my body but beyond that --
: maybe I use chewing and gnawing on
: food to calm my nerves or take my
: mind off something?

: It could have been celery, almonds,
: carrots, I wasn't thinking sugar.
: Is must be an emotional need.....?

: Anybody have any ideas, I'd love to
: hear what you think.

: Thanks!

: Gigi

: PS I didn't act on my thoughts, I
: just noted it and went to sleep.