Food noise is a term describing compulsive thoughts about food that distract and distress individuals, distinct from natural hunger cues. It commonly arises from dieting and restrictive eating and can be intensified by emotional eating. When food becomes a coping mechanism for deeper psychological issues or trauma, it creates a cycle of guilt and focus on food that hampers well-being. Addressing food noise involves recognizing its roots in diet culture, emotions, and mental health, encouraging a more balanced relationship with food.
"Food noise is not an official clinical diagnosis, but it's a term with which many people identify. It refers to mental chatter about food—persistent thoughts that can feel compulsive, distracting or even distressing."
"Food noise becomes problematic when it takes up excessive mental space or triggers guilt, shame, or anxiety. There are many reasons why food noise can take hold, and most are psychological."
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