As the holidays draw near, eating more can be normal—but a doctor says these symptoms may signal it's time to seek help.
As Thanksgiving approaches, food often becomes the focus—favorite family dishes, second helpings, and cozy moments shared around the table. Eating more than usual during the holidays can be normal.
That said—especially given the added pressures of the season—episodes of eating large amounts of food can happen more frequently, feel difficult to control, or come with feelings of distress. These patterns may be early binge eating symptoms, and noticing them can be an important first step toward understanding your relationship with food.