The verb to founder applies to horses that overeat to a dangerous extent. It’s used by extension in less severe situations involving humans, such as children at a birthday party foundering on cake and ice cream. This is part of a complete episode.
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What about the nautical meaning of “founder,” as in to fill with water and sink? Is this related to the meaning discussed, i.e., to overeat?