Binge Eating
Binge Eating
Episodes of Uncontrolable Overeating Binge eating is a pattern of disordered eating which consists of episodes of uncontrollable overeating. This binging on food is often a symptom of Binge Eating Disorder or Bulimia Nervosa. The person may have Bulimia if the binge eating is followed by behaviors such as vomiting, laxative use or obsessive exercise.
During a binge eating episode, a person rapidly consumes large quantities of food. Often the binge eating functions to help the sufferer manage overwhelming emotions or stressful life events. Binge eaters feel powerless and are unable to control their consumption of large quantities of food. Some people may engage in single episodes of binge eating while others may binge throughout the day.
Early intervention is essential to overcome this eating disorder and to help reduce any permanent physical or emotional consequences.
If you or someone you care about possibly has an eating disorder get better informed by taking the Eating Disorder Self TEST on this web site.
During a binge eating episode, a person rapidly consumes large quantities of food. Often the binge eating functions to help the sufferer manage overwhelming emotions or stressful life events. Binge eaters feel powerless and are unable to control their consumption of large quantities of food. Some people may engage in single episodes of binge eating while others may binge throughout the day.
Early intervention is essential to overcome this eating disorder and to help reduce any permanent physical or emotional consequences.
If you or someone you care about possibly has an eating disorder get better informed by taking the Eating Disorder Self TEST on this web site.