Stop eating problems
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darkangel2
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How much are you eating during the day? Is it possible you're not eating enough which in turn causes you to binge at night?
Nasseny1
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Does this fit you, if so, talk to your doctor.
There are at least two problems that involve disordered eating primarily at night: night eating syndrome, which is discusssed here, and nocturnal sleep-related eating disorder, which is described on another page on our site. We suggest you read the material on both so you will have a better understanding of these perplexing and distressing problems.
Signs and symptoms
The person has little or no appetite for breakfast. Delays first meal for several hours after waking up. Is not hungry or is upset about how much was eaten the night before.
Eats more food after dinner than during that meal.
Eats more than half of daily food intake during and after dinner but before breakfast. May wake up and leave the bed to snack at night. May not be aware at the time of what they are doing.
This pattern has persisted for at least two months.
Person feels tense, anxious, upset, or guilty while eating.
NES is thought to be stress related and is often accompanied by depression. Especially at night the person may be moody, tense, anxious, nervous, agitated, etc.
Has trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Wakes frequently and then often eats.
Foods ingested are often carbohydrates: sugary and starchy.
Behavior is not like binge eating which is done in relatively short episodes. Night-eating syndrome involves continual eating throughout evening hours.
This eating produces guilt and shame, not enjoyment.
How many people have night-eating syndrome?
Perhaps only one to two percent (1-2%) of adults in the general population have this problem, but research at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine suggests that about six percent of people who seek treatment for obesity have NES. Another study suggests that more than a quarter (27%) of people who are overweight by at least 100 pounds have the problem.
Discussion
Night-eating syndrome has not yet been formally defined as an eating disorder. Underlying causes are being identified, and treatment plans are still being developed. It seems likely that a combination of biological, genetic, and emotional factors contribute to the problem.
One theory postulates that people with this condition are under stress, either recognized or hidden. Their bodies are flooded with cortisol, a stress hormone. Eating may be the body's attempt to neutralize cortisol or slow down its production. More research needs to be done before this explanation can be accepted or rejected. In any event, stress appears to be a cause or trigger of NES, and stress-reduction programs, including mental health therapy, seem to help.
Researchers are especially interested in the foods chosen by night eaters. The heavy preference for carbohydrates, which trigger the brain to produce so-called "feel-good" neurochemicals, suggests that night eating may be an unconscious attempt to self-medicate mood problems and relieve stress.
NES may run in families. At this time is appears to respond to treatment with the SSRI sertraline (a prescription medication). NES is remarkable for characteristic disturbances in the circadian rhythm of food intake while circadian sleep rhythms remain normal.
If you are seeking help for night-eating syndrome, you would be wise to schedule a complete physical exam with your physician and also an evaluation with a counselor experienced in the treatment of eating disorders and also sleep disorders. In addition, a dietitian can help develop meal plans that distribute intake more evenly throughout the day so that you are not so vulnerable to caloric loading in the evening.
Night eating syndrome
There are at least two problems that involve disordered eating primarily at night: night eating syndrome, which is discusssed here, and nocturnal sleep-related eating disorder, which is described on another page on our site. We suggest you read the material on both so you will have a better understanding of these perplexing and distressing problems.
Signs and symptoms
The person has little or no appetite for breakfast. Delays first meal for several hours after waking up. Is not hungry or is upset about how much was eaten the night before.
Eats more food after dinner than during that meal.
Eats more than half of daily food intake during and after dinner but before breakfast. May wake up and leave the bed to snack at night. May not be aware at the time of what they are doing.
This pattern has persisted for at least two months.
Person feels tense, anxious, upset, or guilty while eating.
NES is thought to be stress related and is often accompanied by depression. Especially at night the person may be moody, tense, anxious, nervous, agitated, etc.
Has trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Wakes frequently and then often eats.
Foods ingested are often carbohydrates: sugary and starchy.
Behavior is not like binge eating which is done in relatively short episodes. Night-eating syndrome involves continual eating throughout evening hours.
This eating produces guilt and shame, not enjoyment.
How many people have night-eating syndrome?
Perhaps only one to two percent (1-2%) of adults in the general population have this problem, but research at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine suggests that about six percent of people who seek treatment for obesity have NES. Another study suggests that more than a quarter (27%) of people who are overweight by at least 100 pounds have the problem.
Discussion
Night-eating syndrome has not yet been formally defined as an eating disorder. Underlying causes are being identified, and treatment plans are still being developed. It seems likely that a combination of biological, genetic, and emotional factors contribute to the problem.
One theory postulates that people with this condition are under stress, either recognized or hidden. Their bodies are flooded with cortisol, a stress hormone. Eating may be the body's attempt to neutralize cortisol or slow down its production. More research needs to be done before this explanation can be accepted or rejected. In any event, stress appears to be a cause or trigger of NES, and stress-reduction programs, including mental health therapy, seem to help.
Researchers are especially interested in the foods chosen by night eaters. The heavy preference for carbohydrates, which trigger the brain to produce so-called "feel-good" neurochemicals, suggests that night eating may be an unconscious attempt to self-medicate mood problems and relieve stress.
NES may run in families. At this time is appears to respond to treatment with the SSRI sertraline (a prescription medication). NES is remarkable for characteristic disturbances in the circadian rhythm of food intake while circadian sleep rhythms remain normal.
If you are seeking help for night-eating syndrome, you would be wise to schedule a complete physical exam with your physician and also an evaluation with a counselor experienced in the treatment of eating disorders and also sleep disorders. In addition, a dietitian can help develop meal plans that distribute intake more evenly throughout the day so that you are not so vulnerable to caloric loading in the evening.
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Net energy balances lead to weight loss/gain/maintenance.
Eating late at night plays little, if any role.
I eat fruit at night.
Nasseny1
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I said, "better to eat vegges at night than fruits though"
You THINK I said, "'fruits aren't good to eat at night"
Theres a difference, better to eat vegges at night than fruits says that fruits are good to eat at night, BUT veggs are BETTER to eat at night.
Fruits aren't good to eat at night, was something you though I was suggesting, when I was clearly not.
I said, "better to eat vegges at night than fruits though"
You THINK I said, "'fruits aren't good to eat at night"
Theres a difference, better to eat vegges at night than fruits says that fruits are good to eat at night, BUT veggs are BETTER to eat at night.
Fruits aren't good to eat at night, was something you though I was suggesting, when I was clearly not.
Either way it's a blanket statement that isn't correct. So what's your point?
pennybear09
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RE: Night Eating Syndrome
Basically this described me until about 5 months ago. You're body is used to what you do to it, like eating at certain times, it doesn't mean you have a disease. Force yourself to eat breakfast and balance your meals throughout the day for a week and you should start to kick the habit. Calling it a syndrome gives you an excuse when it's really all up to you.
Basically this described me until about 5 months ago. You're body is used to what you do to it, like eating at certain times, it doesn't mean you have a disease. Force yourself to eat breakfast and balance your meals throughout the day for a week and you should start to kick the habit. Calling it a syndrome gives you an excuse when it's really all up to you.
Nasseny1
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No it isn't a blanket statement, IT A BETTER DECISION MAKING STATEMENT. THERES YOUR DIFFERENCE, AND YOUR POINT.
I believe I am eating over 1500 calories per day. Now I try to eat in the morning at 7am, then again at 1 am when I get home, then at 6pm. Only problem I find my self graving sweet stuff, or any other food later on the day later after 8-9. Today I said I will officially quiet any pops, it seems very hard to do as I crave it. And my head starts to hurt without it.
Thanks
Thanks