What is sleep related eating disorder?
Sleep related eating disorder is characterized by compulsive eating during episodes of sleepwalking. Individuals with this disorder have little to no memory of eating. It can cause many problems like weight gain, diabetes, and feeling tired during the day. Treatments may include counseling.
How do members experience sleep related eating disorder?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with sleep related eating disorder*
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Fatigue
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Depressed mood
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Anxious mood
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Pain
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Stress
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for sleep related eating disorder*
Who has sleep related eating disorder on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 5 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 6 | |
| 60s | 5 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | |
| Female | 21 |