It is also considered to be a form of a obsessive-compulsive disorder such that it reflects a "reward deficiency syndrome" that is thought to be due, in part, to a reduction in D2 receptors. .
On a psychological aspect, one may engage in overeating when in response to a conflict, emotional distress, or is just simply bored. However, overeating is mostly used as a coping method. According to Neumark-Sztainer (1998), overeating usually starts in early childhood when eating patterns are formed. Most people who become compulsive eaters are people who possibly never learned the proper way to deal with stressful situations and used food instead as a way of coping.
As mentioned earlier, it may also be considered a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder due to the fact that one may not be able to stop eating voluntarily. Also, once a person has negative feelings for having eaten so much, the person may resort to more eating, since they either cannot stop, or have eaten so much already it wont matter. Ironically however, the more weight that is gained, they do in fact try harder to diet yet dieting is usually what leads to the next binge, which can be followed by feelings of powerlessness, guilt, shame and failure This cycle only resorts to a repetitive pattern that can go on "forever" if the emotional reason for the overeating is not dealt with.
The sociological view explains that overeating may particularly be due to protection, especially to rape victim survivors who sometimes feel that being overweight will keep others at a distance and make them less attractive (Medvalet, 1995). They may also explain it in terms of coping from environmental factors such as stress in the workplace. Socioeconomic factors may play a part as well, such that those with higher socioeconomic resources may have better access to facilities to better health, such as fitness gyms and customized diet programs. .
Impact on Health.
Causes of Overeating Overeating is a very widespread health issue today. ... One type of feeling that overeating comforts is fear. ... Also, birthdays are associated with overeating. ... With these prices, overeating can be done very easily. Overeating is very tempting. ...
Some see overeating as a disease that has plagued our society with no hope of being cured any time soon, while others see it as another aspect of American culture. ... Author Greg Crister argues these issues, and suggests that we as a society should stigmatize overeating, while being careful to stigmatize the act of overeating, as opposed to the person. ... Moreover, if one is going to stigmatize overeating, than one needs to begin at the source where the eating begins: with children. ... If the child begins to overeat at a young age, then overeating could become a natural way to eat. ...
There are many causes of overeating. ... Many times overeating is the result of loneliness or stress (Arenson, 19). ... Some cases of overeating come from the reaction to being raised in a broken home. ... Treatment of obesity and overeating is usually a very challenging process. ... This can result in even a greater amount of overeating. ...
Among the most common are eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive overeating. ... Compulsive overeating is another eating disorder although not as common as anorexia or bulimia. ... As compulsive overeating is not yet taken as seriously as other eating disorders, patients are directed to diet centers and health spas, but in the end, compulsive overeating can have the same consequences as anorexia and bulimia, the most serious being death. ... In conclusion, anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive overeating are not only disorders, they are also diseases that can ruin a person&...
Many people also go to hypnotists to stop smoking, drinking, and overeating. ... Though there have been cases of people who have stopped smoking, drinking, and overeating through hypnosis, most psychiatrists feel that it is better to be treated when in a normal state of consciousness....
The third classified eating disorder is called Compulsive Overeating or Binge Eating. ... Compulsive overeating is a continuous cycle between extreme binging and dieting. ... Compulsive overeating is harmful to a persons body. ... Aside from being physically harmful compulsive overeating is also harmful to a person mentally and emotionally. ... Like compulsive overeating, doctors have debated for years about whether or not obesity is an eating disorder. ...
Compulsive overeating, anorexia nervosa, and bulimia nervosa are disorders that do not receive much of the media spotlight: nevertheless, these are serious enough to warrant medical care, since if left untreated, the patients succumb to the disorder or to one of many related side effects. ... Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and compulsive overeating can strike anyone, no matter their ethnicity, sex, or age. ... Compulsive overeating is another of the food disorders many people suffer from. ...
Compulsive overeating, anorexia nervosa, and bulimia nervosa are disorders that do not receive much of the media spotlight: nevertheless, these are serious enough to warrant medical care, since if left untreated, the patients succumb to the disorder or to one of many related side effects. ... Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and compulsive overeating can strike anyone, no matter their ethnicity, sex, or age. ... Compulsive overeating is another of the food disorders many people suffer from. ...
