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Midnight Snack? Not Quite

Women Share Their Stories of Unconscious Eating

"There's the group of people who respond beautifully to the first attempt at low-dose medication," Eveloff said. "And then there's a group of people who remain difficult to treat despite every single medication, and medication combination being thrown at them."

While everyone has heard of sleep walking, Anna Ryan suffered from a related condition that's almost a secret. It's called SRED, Sleep Related Eating Disorder, also known as sleep-eatin
Anna Ryan raids the fridge while fast alseep, in this photo captured from a night-vision camera.
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Finally, after months of trial and error with a variety of medications, there is hope for Anna Ryan. She and Eveloff have found a combination of drugs that allows her to sleep through the night, and the pounds are coming off. And her kitchen? Quiet, calm, and undisturbed, all night long.

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