Binge-Eating Disorder

Binge-eating disorder is a condition where people lose control and eat unusually large amounts of food.

Symptoms

Symptoms include eating:

  • Unusually large amounts of food in a short amount of time
  • Rapidly during binge episodes
  • Even when full or not hungry
  • Until uncomfortably full
  • Alone or in secret to avoid embarrassment
  • And then feeling distressed, ashamed, or guilty
  • Frequent dieting, possibly without weight loss

Last Updated 11/22/2024