Fake food delivery site for the dopamine
🍔 Simulation for the Soul: A Fake Food Delivery Tool
This report summarizes a discussion from the r/BingeEatingDisorder community, a supportive space for individuals battling compulsive overeating and Binge Eating Disorder (BED).
🩺 Understanding Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
BED is a complex eating disorder characterized by the repeated consumption of massive quantities of food. Unlike some other eating disorders, it does not involve compensatory behaviors like purging.
Quick Facts about BED
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Prevalence | of the general population |
| Core Symptom | Eating until physically ill without subsequent purging |
| Psychological State | A feeling of total loss of control during the episode intense shame afterward |
| Health Risks | Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, High Cholesterol, and Depression |
Community Note: The subreddit is a judgment-free zone. All unsupportive comments are deleted to ensure a safe environment for those struggling.
🌐 The Discovery: foodnevercome.com
A user, loveless_kun2005, shared a unique resource designed to trick the brain's reward system. They discovered a website—foodnevercome.com—that mimics the entire food delivery experience.
How it Works
The site allows users to:
- Browse a menu.
- Fill a virtual shopping basket.
- Place a "fake" order.
- Watch a simulated delivery driver approach their location.
The goal is to replicate the ritual of ordering. For many, the addiction isn't just the food, but the anticipation and the dopamine spike associated with the ordering process.
The Dopamine Cycle
💬 Community Reactions
The response from the community was mixed, reflecting the diverse ways people experience BED.
Positive Feedback
Able-Bid-6637: Found the tool "amazing."Silver-Case-8782: Noted that it is "SO helpful."shijodori: Described it as an "inflatable doll for the mind."ThatShortBisexual: While unsure if it would work personally, they were glad the resource exists.
Negative or Neutral Feedback
Classic_Office: Reported that the simulation actuallyhelpedmade them hungrier.lgats: Complained about the lack ofcouponoptions.
Interesting Side-Notes
- Origin: The user found the site via an eating disorder forum (not from Dan and Phil).
- Global Trends:
secure_dotmentioned that similar "fake" shopping sites for clothing exist in South Korea to satisfy the urge to shop without spending money.
🛠️ Suggested Improvements
One user, A_wild_surgeon, felt the site was too simplistic. They proposed a "feature request" list:
- More detailed food customization options.
- Specific alterations for different virtual restaurants.
- A functional map to actually track the fake driver.
- Ability to input a specific address.
📋 Subreddit Context & Activity
At the time of the post, the community was actively managing its growth and support systems:
- Discord: An official server exists for real-time support.
- Staffing: The mods were actively seeking new moderators.
- Other Trending Topics:
- Dealing with partner reactions (e.g., a user eating 750g of Nutella in two weeks).
- Strategies for avoiding "trigger foods."
- Coping with the weight gain associated with relapses.
- Helping family members (e.g., mothers) stop bingeing.