Close it and go back to bed. You’re not genuinely hungry — you’re half-asleep, operating on autopilot. Night eating is rarely about hunger. Eating at 2am reinforces the pattern and disrupts sleep and metabolism. The intervention is simple: recognize what’s happening, close the door, return to bed. If recurring, address underlying sleep and habit issues.
This companion covers what’s actually happening, why eating is the wrong response, and preventing recurrence. (3 min read)
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