Binge-eating
is defined as eating that is out of control. People who suffer from binge
eating disorders consume even when they are stuffed. They frequently eat till
they are sick to their stomachs. They frequently experience remorse, shame, and
distress afterward. Obesity and weight gain can result from eating too
much too often. In the United States, binge eating disorders are a major eating
disorder.
Symptoms
Although
most people with binge-eating disorders are overweight or obese, you could be a
healthy weight. A binge eating disorder has the following behavioral and
emotional signs and symptoms:
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Devouring massive amounts of food in a short time frame, such as
two hours
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Do you ever feel like you have no control over what you eat?
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Eating even if you're neither hungry nor full
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You do not constantly compensate for extra calories taken in by
vomiting, as you do with bulimia.
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Food consumption till you feel uncomfortably full.
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On a regular basis, he eats alone or in secret.
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Are you embarrassed, humiliated, guilty, or upset about your eating
habits?
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Weight loss on a regular basis without achieving weight loss is
possible.
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After a binge, use laxatives or exercise extensively. You can
either go on a diet or eat normally.
Causes
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A binge eating disorder, like most mental illnesses, has no single
cause. Development can be influenced by a variety of psychological, social, and
biological variables.
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Binge-eating episodes, for example, are frequently linked to poor
affect, leading many researchers and professionals to assume that
"binge-eating episodes are prompted by negative affect and provide respite
from it.
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Those who have a hard time controlling their emotions and being
aware of them appear to be more likely to engage in BED activities. BED
diagnoses can also be caused by interpersonal and societal difficulties.
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Furthermore, research appears to show a link between reward
sensitivity and impulsivity, making one more vulnerable to BED behavior.
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A person must have binge eating episodes at least once a week for
three months to be diagnosed with a binge eating disorder.
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During these episodes, the person will lose control of their eating
(they will be unable to manage their eating).
There is a wide range of treatment options available,
including
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It has been proven that having access to evidence-based treatment
reduces the intensity, duration, and impact of BED.
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Binge eating disorder treatment aims to reduce binge eating and
encourage the person to eat regular meals.
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It's also crucial to address other connected emotional issues,
including anxiety, despair, and low self-esteem.
According
to the research, a range of psychotherapies are effective in treating BED.
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Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (ECBT)
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy—Self-Help Guided (CBT-GSH)
● Interpersonal Counseling (IPT)
This article is produced by Rameen Mazhar, one of the contributors to the School of lIterature.
