Anyone else suffer from NS-RED (sleep eating)???

another friend of mine posted a blog about her sleep eating. I will message you and maybe you two can talk about it. I have looked it up and read into it a little. Here is just a little of what I have read about it.
How Are Sleep-Related Eating Disorders Treated?
Treatment of sleep-related eating disorders begins with an interview and may include an overnight stay in a sleep lab, where brain activity is monitored during the night. Medication sometimes can be helpful for these disorders; however, sleeping pills should be avoided as they can increase confusion and clumsiness that can lead to injury. Additional treatments may include methods to release stress and anxiety. Examples of these methods include stress management classes, assertiveness training, counseling, and limiting intake of alcohol and caffeine.

Treatment varies by individual, but may include:

improving sleep hygiene (simple measures to encourage successful sleep, such as setting up a quiet and comfortable sleeping environment, going to bed at the same time every night, and getting up the same time every morning, and avoiding stimulants) to avoid sleep deprivation, which can increase episodes
making the sleep and kitchen environments safer
changing medications used to treat other disorders
prescribing medication to reduce SRED
About Sleep-Related Eating Disorder
SRED is characterized by compulsive binge eating during episodes of sleepwalking in the night. Read more about symptoms and risk factors.

this is the first topic/forum i have specifically sought out on here. im actually surprised that there arent more posts on this- shows how much i know! haha

i dont know, and doubt, that i could be legitamately diagnosed with NS-RED... but i do have my moments of sleep eating. my old neighbor/roommate used to joke about and share our mutual "sleep eating" experiences... you know, waking up to find the entire 2 pt container of cottage cheese that was unopened when you went to bed practically licked clean; or the pizza that we'd only had 3 slices from open on the counter with just crumbs and a couple crusts.

i'va always shrugged these incidents off- told myself that i was just midnight snacking out of control since most of the time i do have a vague recollection of snacking... but this morning i woke up feeling oddly full and to find an empty pack of beef jerky, a jar of pickled pepper rings, and a bag of cheese puffs lying out on the counter- with no recollection of how they got there. ive been SO good with exercizing, eating well, and staying under my calorie goal recently. it is INCREDIBLY FRUSTRATING to know that when im concious im doing everything right- yet once my head hits the pillow i have no control over late night cravings and am apparently out to sabotage my body!

i dont know if its starts out as a trip to the bathroom or just the need for a glass of water- but apparently once im up the calorie fest begins. i generally go to bed at around the same time every night, i dont consume caffiene after 3pm, and my biggest meal of the day is usually dinner in an effort to go to bed full (not stuffed, mind you). i dont know if i should just try to keep snacks out of the apt, not take home left overs (extra bummer when those are gone in the morning, when i was planning to take those to work for lunch that day...), or what.

anyway- bottom line, marti- i feel your pain and you're NOT ALONE!! whether my sleep eating is legitimate or not- theres got go be a way to figure this out! please let me know what you've tried recently and if anythings worked for you.

good luck!

Its no big deal as long as you Sleep Log too.

Me and you, same boat, honey!!!! Others in that boat too. Drives me BONKERS, I get it. I am tired of it, hate it and cant help but think where I would be if I didnt eat peanut butter like friggin pudding. :sad:

Whatever can we do? Would love to hear from anyone who wants to regularly discuss how to approach this disorder from a new direction. I have been to professional sleep clinic, removed high calorie foods from home, taken aids to help me sleep more soundly, used metaphysical techniques, tried all kinds of sleep hygiene tips, etc. No one can remove all stress and few can remove all food completely from their living space. Perhaps discussing the issue would remove some of the power it has over us. Does anyone know if hypnotherapy helps...or anything? thanks...

I actually suffer from this and finding people who understand and can support you in it is difficult. So little is really known about the disorder. If anyone is reading this who suffers or just wants to help, please contact me. I would love to chat