I want to know if over eating and always feeling hungry is a result of some type of mental health problem?

Hello there,

I think more information is needed to pin point what the issue is.   For example, is eating typically used as a coping mechanism for you?  When do you notice your cravings for food?  Is it associated with triggers or high stress situations that come up for you or do you believe there are no patterns?  When you do eat, are there also feelings of guilt or shame attached?  Has it always been this way for you or was there a time where you felt you had more "control" over your eating & appetite?  If it hasn't always been this way, what has changed and when did you notice a shift?  Also, is your body so used to eating constantly or over-eating that it continuously expects more food despite the lack of need for it?  

I would certainly consult with your PCP to rule out any medical causes, describing what you notice in great detail may be helpful to your medical provider.  I would also suggest processing your relationship with food with your counselor here on the platform.  All these questions and perhaps even more will help you get a more accurate picture of what is happening both in your body and mind to find a solution.  It may be helpful to keep a food journal where you can track what you eat, quantities, and times of the day for about a week or two.  You can also track at what times you start to feel that hunger and the intensity of that hunger on a scale from 1-10.  It is very important to keep track of what you do in response to that hunger every time, your water intake, and especially the types of food you are eating.  Lastly, if you can, try to track how you are feeling during those moments emotionally to make it easier to track any patterns.  For example, if you notice that you are feeling particularly anxious after you eat lunch due to work place stress, that would be something to note.  

I wish you the best of luck!  I truly hope this helps.  Have a wonderful rest of your day.