Binge Eating Disorder
Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is a eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food (often very quickly and to the point of discomfort); a feeling of a loss of control during the binge; experiencing shame, distress or guilt afterwards; and not regularly using unhealthy compensatory measures (e.g., purging) to counter the binge eating.
Pronunciation
Binge Eating Disorder: /bɪndʒ iːtɪŋ dɪsˈɔːrdər/
Etymology
The term "binge" originates from the Old English binge, meaning "to soak". The term "eating" is derived from the Old English etan, meaning "to eat". The term "disorder" comes from the Latin dis, meaning "apart", and ordo, meaning "order". Thus, Binge Eating Disorder refers to a condition where eating is out of order or control.
Symptoms
Binge Eating Disorder is associated with a range of symptoms. These include:
- Eating unusually large amounts of food in a specific amount of time, such as over a two-hour period
- Feeling that one's eating behavior is out of control
- Eating even when full or not hungry
- Eating rapidly during binge episodes
- Eating until uncomfortably full
- Frequently eating alone or in secret
- Feeling depressed, disgusted, ashamed, guilty or upset about one's eating
- Frequently dieting, possibly without weight loss
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Treatment
Treatment for Binge Eating Disorder typically involves the use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), medication, and a nutrition plan. It is important to seek help from a healthcare provider who specializes in eating disorders.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Binge Eating Disorder
- Wikipedia's article - Binge Eating Disorder
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