Binge Eating
Disorder

Binge Eating Disorder

Binge Eating Disorder is characterized by the consumption of larger amounts of food than most people would consume in similar circumstances. There is a feeling of lack of control, and marked distress about the binge eating. It may also include eating rapidly, eating until uncomfortably full, eating alone due to embarrassment/guilt, eating even when not hungry. There are no purging behaviors. The person may be at normal or higher body weights.