Understanding Night Eating Syndrome (NES)

ht Eating Syndrome (NES) is far more complex than occasional late-night snacking. This eating disorder is marked by a disrupted circadian rhythm in eating habits, causing individuals to feel a strong urge to eat late at night or even during the early hours. Have you ever stood in front of your fridge late at night, unable to resist grabbing something to eat? Or found yourself waking up at night, driven to snack even without feeling truly hungry? If this sounds familiar, you might be dealing with Night Eating Syndrome.

While it doesn’t pose the immediate health risks of more widely recognized eating disorders like anorexia, NES can significantly affect both your physical and emotional health. It disrupts your sleep patterns and overall well-being. People with NES often consume a large portion of their daily calories at night, either in the evening or after waking up in the middle of their sleep cycle. Unlike binge eating, NES is characterized by a recurring pattern of nighttime eating tied closely to insomnia or sleep disturbances. This compulsion to eat at night often goes hand-in-hand with difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, creating a cycle that disrupts both eating habits and sleep quality.

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