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A member asked:
Is it possible to be addicted to food? im 59 220pound male with anxiety and depression and when im alone at night all i crave is food and i feel really hungry?
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It is possible to be addicted to food but you should see your doctor as there are also other reasons for your symptoms. You should get some labs and make sure you don’t have diabetes or a thyroid issue, for example, that would help explain your symptoms. If a physical etiology is ruled out, there is help for food addiction and your doctor can help with that as well! Best of luck to you!!
Answered 3/22/2021
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