Night Eating Syndrome (NES)

People with NES consume at least 25% of their daily calorie intake at night, even though they normally follow a circadian rhythm and eat during the day. They may wake up several times during the night specifically to eat, and they are more likely to be obese. It also raises the risk of developing health issues such as diabetes and high blood pressure.

If you have NES, you may think that if you don't eat, you won't be able to go asleep. You could feel helpless in the middle of the night when you have a strong need to eat. Many persons with NES suffer from sadness or anxiety, which is exacerbated at night. Healthcare practitioners frequently propose a variety of therapy to help persons with NES. Antidepressant drugs, cognitive behavioral therapy, and sleep and eating cycle correction procedures are among them.