Compulsive Overeating

Contrary to popular belief, compulsive overeating is part of the eating disorder continuum.  It is characterized by an individual’s inability to control their food intake.  For these individuals, food takes on the role of filling a void that can only be filled by the recognition of the individual’s deeper needs. 

Compulsive overeaters tend to eat alone, feel ashamed of their body size, and feel guilty about their eating behaviors.  Dieting is often used as a weight loss method which proves to be ineffective in the long run.  The quest for thinness is associated, among others, to the search for happiness.  This disorder can be resolved by the acknowledgement of deeper issues and the integration of a diet-free lifestyle and philosophy.