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Binge Eating Disorder
Binge eating disorder is compulsive overeating. People who binge use food as a way to cope with unwanted emotions or stress. Binge eating disorder is treated with nutrition counseling, medication, and group/family therapy.
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Symptoms of Binge Eating Disorder
Most people overeat from time to time, and many people believe they frequently eat more than they should. Eating large amounts of food, however, does not mean that a person has binge eating disorder. Most people with serious binge eating problems have some of the following symptoms:
- Frequent episodes of eating what others would consider an abnormally large amount of food
- Frequent feelings of being unable to control what or how much is being eaten
- Eating much more rapidly than usual
- Eating until uncomfortably full
- Eating large amounts of food, even when not physically hungry
- Eating alone out of embarrassment at the quantity of food being eaten
- Feelings of disgust, depression, or guilt after overeating
- Fluctuations in weight
- Feelings of low self-esteem
- Loss of sexual desire
- Frequent dieting
When you're feeling low, a dish of ice cream can sure perk things up. But for some, eating to soothe emotions is a crutch.
