Understanding Binge Eating Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, and Help

Binge eating disorder is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating. Binge eating is defined as consuming an objectively large amount of food in a short period of time, often until feeling uncomfortably full. Binge eating is often accompanied by a sense of loss of control and guilt or shame.

People with binge eating disorder may also engage in compensatory behaviors, such as purging (vomiting, using laxatives or diuretics, or excessive exercise) in an attempt to prevent weight gain.

Binge eating disorder is a serious mental illness that can lead to a number of health problems, including obesity, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and depression.

If you think you may have binge eating disorder, it is important to seek professional help. Treatment for binge eating disorder typically involves a combination of psychotherapy, medication, and nutritional counseling.