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What are the characteristics of binge eating disorder?

Defining characteristics of Binge Eating Disorder 1 Rapid weight gain or obesity 2 Constant weight fluctuations 3 Eats rapidly (i.e. ... 4 Eating alone, "secretive eating habits", hiding food, etc. 5 Eating late at night 6 Eating when not hungry 7 Disgust and shame with self after overeating. More items...

What are the most common types of eating disorders?

Some researchers believe it is the most common of the eating disorders affecting millions of Americans. Similar to bulimia nervosa, those with binge eating disorder frequently consume large amounts of food while feeling a lack of control over their eating.

How often does binge eating occur in bulimia nervosa?

D. Binge eating occurs, on average, at least 2 days a week for six months E. The binge eating is not associated with the regular use of inappropriate compensatory behavior (i.e. purging, excessive exercise, etc.) and does not occur exclusively during the course of bulimia nervosa or anorexia nervosa.

Is binge eating associated with recurrent purging?

The binge eating is not associated with recurrent purging as in BN and does not exclusively occur during the course of BN or AN - can occur in normal weight, overweight, and obese individuals (but treatment seeking are normally overweight or obese)

What is a recurrent episode of binge eating?

Recurrent episodes of binge eating, characterized by the following: - Eating, in a discrete period of time (e.g., a 2-hour period), an amount of food that is definitely larger than most individual would eat in a similar period of time under similar circumstances. - A sense of lack of control over eating during the episode.

Does binge eating occur during BN?

E. The binge eating is not associated with recurrent purging as in B N and does not exclusively occur during the course of BN or AN

What is binge eating disorder?

Binge eating disorder is a relatively recently recognized disorder ( it is sometimes referred to as compulsive overeating). Some researchers believe it is the most common of the eating disorders affecting millions of Americans. Similar to bulimia nervosa, those with binge eating disorder frequently consume large amounts of food while feeling a lack of control over their eating. However, this disorder is different from bulimia nervosa because people with binge eating disorder usually do not purge (i.e. vomiting, laxatives, excessive exercise, etc) their bodies of the excess food they consume during a binge episode.

Why do people with binge eating disorder need treatment?

Further, even those who are not overweight are frequently distressed by their binge eating and may benefit from treatment.

How often does binge eating occur?

D. Binge eating occurs, on average, at least 2 days a week for six months. E. The binge eating is not associated with the regular use of inappropriate compensatory behavior (i.e. purging, excessive exercise, etc.) and does not occur exclusively during the course of bulimia nervosa or anorexia nervosa.

What does it mean when you are on a binge?

2. Lack of control over eating during the binge episode (i.e. the feeling that one cannot stop eating).

What is cognitive behavioral therapy?

Cognitive-behavioral therapy: Method in which the client is taught techniques to monitor and change their eating habits, as well as to change the way they respond to difficult and stressful situations.

What is the method in which the client is taught to examine their relationships with friends and family and to make changes in problem?

B. Interpersonal psychotherapy: Method in which the client is taught to examine their relationships with friends and family and to make changes in problem areas.

Can binge eating make you feel alone?

Often those who have binge eating disorder suffer with the disorder for years, feel ashamed, depressed may feel very alone. It is important to recognize that you are not alone, there are millions like you and there are successful treatment options available for you.