Why do we overeat?

Live to eat or eat to live: Consistent overeating will lead to several disorders and complications, and obesity is certainly one of them. — Filepic

If you are the type to overeat, festive seasons can be a trying period.

IT’S the Christmas season, and I have been invited for Christmas parties and dinners almost every day. I think I have eaten too much food. Is overeating a disorder?