>> I tend to be the type to not start stressing until well after the Stressful Thing has passed, and usually start craving treats to myself as well as alone time. <<

That makes sense.

>>The last bit there is something I've been trying to work on so I am not always comfort eating<<

Sometimes slow things like taffy or jerky are helpful. Another option is to pick a comfort food that can be made in a crockpot so the smell is there all day, but you're eating once instead of repeatedly.