What is sleep eating disorder?
Sleep eating disorder (SED-NOS), also known as nocturnal sleep-eating disorder, is a disorder in which someone unconsciously eats in the middle of the night. Sometimes, people suffering from this disorder will also prepare their own meals, a great hazard. Those with nocturnal sleep-eating disorder rarely remember these instances, leaving embarrassment and feelings of self-hatred when clues of their behavior are later discovered. This disorder can either be classified as a sleep disorder or an eating disorder. Foods high in sugar and fat are most commonly eaten, although there have been cases of people eating non-food items, such as soap, or some bizarre food combinations. Eating disorder treatment is offered for those with this disorder or for those suffering from a variation of different eating disorders.
