I think for me, food was a way for me to deal with emotional trouble.

Seles frames eating not as simple appetite but as coping—using food to soothe, distract from, or manage psychological pain. The phrasing “for me” underscores a personal, non-universal admission, aligning with the language of recovery and self-understanding rather than moral judgment. Coming from an elite athlete, the statement also highlights the tension between a public identity built on discipline and a private strategy of emotional regulation. Its significance lies in naming “emotional trouble” as a driver of behavior, suggesting that addressing underlying distress—not just changing habits—is central to healing.