Does anyone know if stress can cause an eating disorder to where u want to eat constantly and never get full???

Yes... its called compulsive over-eating disorder.

Other triggers include:


being alone, isolated, workaholic lifestyle, lack of structure in the day
personal problems ( breakup with a partner, death of a loved one, losing a job)
involved with critical, non-nuturing relationships causing low self-worth and stress
unpleasant feelings such as feeling anxious, frustrated, bored, tired, upset, depressed, abandoned, rage
gaining weight, feeling fat
dieting, breaking a diet, feeling hungry, drinking alcohol

[This message was edited by PerfectPeach on 07-27-02 at 05:20 PM.]

Is there a way to control the eating disorder?

Yes it can be cured.. it involves learning strategies to cope with difficult feelings and emotions in ways other than with food.


Therapy may include: medication individual therapy (behavioral or cognitive-behavioral therapy), twelve-step programs, group, family, nutritional and/or body image counseling.

where can u get help for a disorder like this??

The Rader Institute offers help, they even have a chat every monday night. Also call your local social services they can direct you to weekly meetings right in your neiborhood, probably at a local school or church. If you want to check Rader, just punch in key word rader institute it will go directly to the site.