Did you know that there is an eating disorder known as emotional hunger. This disorder causes in people the need to eat without being hungry. Do you know why this is? Keep reading and find out what this disorder is about, its possible causes and treatments.
Emotional hunger is an eating disorder. People who suffer from this disorder eat without being hungry, they can eat all kinds of foods that are at their fingertips and then feel guilt for the food ingested, which can be from junk food, sweets, pasta, etc.
Nutritionists and psychologists point out that this disorder is due to a "low emotional". People need a certain affective touch, to be surrounded by a warm environment, if the lack of this environment is suffered, binges and emotional lows will be more often affecting health.
What is the reason for this disorder?
The emotional hunger, emotional depression or emotional binge is connected with the emotions, it influences a lot the anxiety, our moods, and above all intervene factors such as psychological and family. The relationship that people who suffer from this disorder have with others is decisive, because in itself it is not the relationship with others but the lack of it. Having a lonely life, with low self-esteem, creates the perfect environment for the appearance of this uncontrollable need to eat, since food is the only way, according to these people, to obtain relief, comfort and relief.
What causes emotional hunger?
Stress situations, anxiety, people with overweight problems, low self-esteem, vulnerability... people who have been overwhelmed by the mismanagement of their emotions, are very likely to suffer from this type of disorder. They see in food the perfect incentive to their emotional distress.
Is this disorder treatable?
Emotional hunger does have a treatment and people who suffer from it must come to a consultation, many have specialized in psychonutrition. People who attend with these types of specialists tend to receive psychological consultations, coupled with a meal plan that fits the phase in which the person is.
Advice if you suffer from emotional hunger
This is not a complete guide, but if you take into consideration some of these tips you will be able to overcome this disorder. Many of these have been recommended by specialists:
If you think you suffer from this disorder, the first thing you should do is contact a specialist, since he will give you the necessary and pertinent indications.
You must practice some physical activity that allows you to oxygenate your body, maybe you are not a friend of physical activity, but a walk in the park or your urbanization could help you.
Make an eating plan that allows you to take your three meals and two snacks, this will allow you to stay full.
Eat healthy foods such as vegetables, fruits and vegetables, not completely eliminating processed and industrialized foods, but try to eliminate them little by little from your diet.
Add foods containing tryptophan to your diet, since this substance promotes the release of serotonin, which is a neurotransmitter that regulates well-being and sleep. This substance can be found in foods such as eggs, bananas, nuts, legumes and others.
It is very important for people who suffer from this disorder to maintain social relationships, to avoid being alone, this does not mean that you should always have someone, but to maintain a degree of healthy sociability, an interaction that allows you to be accepted as you are.
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