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Is it real hunger or a false hunger feeling? I ask that because I've had issues with feeling hungry at night even though I ate a full dinner a few hours before,
by 83457 4y ago
Is it real hunger or a false hunger feeling? I ask that because I've had issues with feeling hungry at night even though I ate a full dinner a few hours before, then getting up and eating cereal.
I've found that eating less overall can reduce this issue. I assume the stomach and/or mind is adjusting based on food availability.
Having a very good reason not to sucummb to the hunger pains is helpful as well, such as family, sport, etc. I know when I wrestled in high school the feeling of some level of hunger between meals became to be a positive feelings.
- smeej 4y agoHunger pains that actually wake you up are much more likely to be "actual hunger" than any false hunger you might deal with while you're awake and your waking psyche is in control. It's similar to how having thirst wake you up is a much stronger sign of potential diabetes than "feeling thirsty" during the day. If it's happening while you're sleeping, it's probably not psychogenic (or psychosomatic).
- 8ytecoder 4y agoI feel “hunger pain” only when I overeat. If I have a normal dinner I sleep well. It probably has something to do with over production of stomach acids. (Just a sample of one to be clear)
- netheril96 4y agoI believe it is false. Because whenever I eat until I don't feel hungry, my weight grows. So obviously my body is lying to me. I haven't found a solution yet.