2. Night-Eating Syndrome
\nSimilar to Binge-Eating Disorder, this malady is characterized by a compulsion to raid the fridge\u201d\u201dbut is distinguished by the time it takes place: well past midnight. It affects 1.1%\u201d\u201c1.5% of the general population, and people who suffer from it tend to eat at least a quarter of their daily calories in the middle of the night. Scientists believe Night-Eating Syndrome may be a pathway to obesity, partly because people who suffer from it tend to grab for calorie-laden comfort foods.<\/p>\n
3. Internet Addiction
\nAccording to an article in the American Journal of Psychiatry, this is a disorder \u201cthat involves online and\/or offline computer usage and consists of at least three subtypes: excessive gaming, sexual preoccupations, and email\/text messaging.\u201d\u009d It has several components, including excessive use, which is \u201coften associated with a loss of sense of time or a neglect of basic drives\u201d\u009d; withdrawal, which leads to \u201cfeelings of anger, tension, and\/or depression when the computer is inaccessible\u201d\u009d; tolerance, meaning \u201cthe need for better computer equipment, more software, or more hours of use\u201d\u009d; and negative repercussions, \u201cincluding arguments, lying, poor achievement, social isolation, and fatigue.\u201d\u009d<\/p>\n