Binge Eating Disorder
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Binge eating disorder is known to be a pattern of disordered eating or uncontrollable eating. The symptoms related to these are easily noticeable. During binges, a person consumes too much of food. Binge eating disorder is also known as compulsive overeating which is out of control and powerless to stop.
Important features of binge eating disorder are as follows:
- Frequent episodes of binge eating which is uncontrollable
- People with binge eating disorder have a guilty, disgusting and depressing feeling.
- Feeling distressed during and after binging
The Binge Eating Disorder Cycle
Binge eating disorder takes place in cycle which can lead to the cycle of regret and self-loathing. It is normally followed by weight gain and obesity. It becomes a cycle where eating makes you feel better, then worse after eating and once again turning back to food.
Signs and Symptoms of Binge Eating Disorder
People with binge eating disorder get ashamed of their eating habits, so they try to hide their symptoms. So this disorder is divided in two kinds of symptoms
Emotional Symptoms
· Feeling stressed
· Feeling embarrassed
· Feeling numb during bingeing
· No satisfaction while eating
· Feeling guilty
· Feeling disgusted
Behavioral Symptoms
· Rapidly eating excessive amounts of food
· Eating even when the stomach is full
· Inability to stop eating
· Hiding food to eat
· Gorging food when alone
· Eating continuously
Effects of Binge Eating Disorder
Binge eating disorder can result in different types of physical as well as emotional and social troubles. Along with weight gain, here is a list of some of the important health issues that can result in a person with binge eating disorder.
Obesity
Obesity is the main outcome of this disorder which can lead to the following diseases:
· Type 2 diabetes
· Gallbladder disease
· High cholesterol
· High blood pressure
· Certain types of cancer
· Heart disease
· Osteoarthritis
· Joint and muscle pain
· Gastrointestinal problems
· Sleep apnea
Binge Eating Disorder Causes
Causes of binge eating disorder depend on specific genes and emotions of a person. Biological abnormalities are the main factors which can result in binge eating. It can take place due to incorrect massaging of hunger and fulfillment to the hypothalamus of the brain. Social pressure and depression are the known causes of this disorder.
Treatment of Binge Eating Disorder
In order to stop or overcome this disorder, here are some important strategies that can help you to overcome this disorder:
· Stress is the most important aspects of binge eating. Start exercising, plan relaxation strategies, meditation and breathing exercises to reduce it.
· Take 3 meals a day and 2 healthy snacks. Stick to this scheduled times. Keep in mind that skipping meals can also result in binge eating.
· In some cases, strict dieting can trigger binge eating. So avoid dieting which can cause you to crave for food even more.
· Regular exercise is a natural mood-booster which can help to control the emotional up and down by reducing binge eating.
· Get enough sleep
Along with this, you can also take help of centers like National Eating Disorders Association which can help you to treat this disorder.
About the Author
Robert Sudby has practiced as a General Physician in Cleveland for a number of years. He is retired but still likes to share fitness secrets and tips with people. You can benefit from his articles on fitness and general well being.
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