DR MARIANNE MILLER

CARING EATING DISORDER TREATMENT IN SAN DIEGO AND THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA, TEXAS, AND WASHINGTON D.C. FOR ADULTS & TEENS

Why Am I Eating at Night? Understanding Night Eating Syndrome in Your 30s, 40s, and 50s
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Why Am I Eating at Night? Understanding Night Eating Syndrome in Your 30s, 40s, and 50s

Do you ever feel like you “do fine” with food during the day—but the second it gets dark, all bets are off?

🍽️ Maybe you’re constantly eating after dinner.
🌜 Maybe you wake up in the middle of the night to snack.
😞 Maybe you feel ashamed or confused about why this keeps happening.

If this sounds familiar, you're not alone—and you're definitely not broken.

Let’s talk about Night Eating Syndrome (NES): what it is, how it differs from binge eating disorder, and why it so often shows up in your 30s, 40s, and 50s. Whether you’re navigating neurodivergence, chronic stress, hormonal shifts, or just plain exhaustion—your night eating has roots, reasons, and relief is possible.

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Are Night Eating and Binge Eating at Night the Same Thing?
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Are Night Eating and Binge Eating at Night the Same Thing?

Do you wake up in the middle of the night and eat on a consistent basis? When you walk into the kitchen half-asleep, does it feel as though nothing can stop you from eating? You may suffer from night eating. Whether it’s 3 AM in California, NYC, or Florida, you' may feel as though you eat uncontrollably. In the morning you see the remnants of the eating episode and feel embarrassed or ashamed. Your kids or partner comment on it. You’re not sure how to stop. Is night eating the same as binge eating? Great question. Let’s explore it!

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