This condition is characterized by recurrent episodes of night eating, either by eating after awakening from sleep or by excessive food consumption after the evening meal. It is often associated with morning anorexia and a belief that one must eat in order to fall asleep. Our providers can help address the sleep and mood components often linked to this syndrome.

Common Symptoms or Things to Look Out For:

• Significant evening hyperphagia (consuming 25% or more of daily calories after the evening meal).
• Awakenings from sleep with the urge to eat.
• Awareness and recall of night eating episodes.
• Morning anorexia (lack of appetite for breakfast).
• The pattern occurs for at least 3 months and causes significant distress.