Hypofrontality

Ultimately, we overeat because
we receive some benefit
from overeating, and we like
that effect we receive.
It is the warm fuzzy feeling that I like,
an alternative state of mind.

Hypofrontality is loosely defined

as a decline frontal lobe functioning 

and metabolism. It's 

one of the major brain changes

 caused by an addiction process.

Weakened self-control systems (hypofrontality), 

are overwhelmed by the cravings 

emanating from sensitized addiction pathways 

and a desensitized reward circuit

Characterised by:

low (no) social skills

low (no) impulse control

poor regulation of emotions

Learning emotional regulation

is part of the recommended treatment.  

Cost benefit analysis:

Benefit of the active addiction: 

-the warm fuzz feeling 

obtained by partaking.(short term)

-removal of the craving.(short term)

Cost: overweight, obesity.

Benefit of not using:

health, long term

The cost: 

the craving, (short term) if it goes away:

to date, the craving is occurring,
and not going away.