binge eating disorder - #17469
I’ve been struggling with eating habits for a long time, but I didn’t realize it was a real problem until recently. I can go the whole day eating normal meals, but suddenly at night, I feel this uncontrollable urge to eat—sometimes way more than I should. It’s not like I’m hungry, but I just can’t stop myself. Even when I know I’m full, I keep eating until I feel stuffed and uncomfortable. Afterward, I feel guilty, but the cycle keeps repeating. I looked it up, and it seems like binge eating disorder matches exactly what I’m going through. It started getting worse during stressful times, and I’ve noticed that whenever I’m anxious or feeling low, I tend to eat even more. It’s not just about cravings—it’s like I’m using food to deal with emotions, and I don’t know how to stop. The weird part is, I don’t even enjoy the food while eating like this. It feels automatic, and afterward, I regret it. I read that Ayurveda focuses a lot on the mind-body connection. Does binge eating disorder happen due to a dosha imbalance? Could it be related to Vata or Kapha being out of balance? I don’t want to take medications, so I’m hoping Ayurveda has natural ways to help with this. Are there any herbs or practices that can help control cravings and emotional eating? Also, are there specific foods that can help reduce the urge to binge? I’ve noticed that when I eat sweet things, it triggers more cravings later. Should I be avoiding certain types of food, or is there an Ayurvedic diet that can balance my eating patterns? If anyone has struggled with binge eating disorder and found relief through Ayurveda, I’d really appreciate any advice. I just want to get control over my eating habits in a natural way.
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