Is there a disease that deals with overeating?!
Question:
Is there a disease that deals with overeating?
I won't deny it. I love to eat. But sometimes I catch myself unconciously doing it. I try to make myself stop, but I can't. I am not overweight or anything, but I am so scared of the health effects that this could have. Could anybody suggest some tips for helping with this? Thanks
Additional Details3 weeks ago
I do eat a lot in a short period of time. I find myself eating just for the sake of eating. I just want to stop!
Answers:
Well it really depends on the severity of it.
If you're really eating that much, it could be either compulsive over eating (COE) disorder, or it could be binge eating disorder (BED).
Do you eat a lot in a short amount of time, or do you just like to snack a lot? There is a difference. If you're concerned, though, you can talk to your doctor about it and he may be able to refer you to a specialist. A brief visit with a nutritionist and an eating disorder specialist might help you figure out what it is that's wrong, and if there's even a problem at all.
And don't automatically assume that it can't be an eating disorder. They're more common than you probably think and it's considered to be a large factor in why Americans are gaining so much weight. Even if you're at a normal weight and don't technically fall under the category of an eating disorder, you could be on the path to developing one.