Now Reading
Binge Eating Disorder

Binge Eating Disorder

 bananas-282313_1280

 

Do you think you eat a little too much extra even when your tummy feels full? Do you munch snacks the whole day and find yourself unstoppable? Chances are that you are a compulsive eater- A binge eater.

Binge eating is one of the eating disorders that most women suffer with either in their late adolescence or early adulthood.  In the simplest of words, binge eating means eating huge amounts of food and being powerless to stop the consumption.

 

Who are Binge eaters?

  • Ones who eat uncontrollably
  • Ones who hide or stock food to eat in secret
  • Ones who encounter storm like cravings frequently
  • Ones who do not follow planned mealtimes
  • Ones who rapidly consume large amounts of food

 

Is emotional stability linked with Binge eating?

Absolutely! The worst form of binge eating is the one that evolves from the emotional condition of an individual. Binge eaters show significance emotional symptoms. Some of them are listed below-

  • Eating is the only remedy to their stress and tensions
  • Feeling ashamed of the huge amount of food intake
  • Feeling insensitive while eating
  • Always feeling unfulfilled after eating
  • Feeling guilty and embarrassed about the eating habits
  • Always staying desperate to loose weight

 

How does Binge eating start?

Binge eating can begin when individuals recover from a rigid eating habits or a stiff diet.  Often people undertake strict diets that push them towards starvation and malnourishment. During such diets, the body starts to prepare itself for a new type of behavior wherein one would consume a large amount of food in a very short period of time.

Some research have also shown that binge eating can also be caused by certain environmental factors or even be an after effect of some traumatic incidences.

What are the consequences of Binge eating?

Binge eating is very unhealthy and leads to a wide variety of problems that can be physical, emotional, and social problems. People who have binge eating disorders are reported to suffer from severe stress, insomnia, depression and anxiety attacks.  Some cases of binge eating have also resulted in being suicidal and being constant negative thinkers. Out of the long list, the most prominent effect of binge eating is Obesity and weight gain which further leads to many health issues. More than 40% of people trying to lose weight are binge eaters.

 

 

See Also

How to stop Binge Eating?

running-573762_1280

There are a plethora of things that you can opt if you are a compulsive eater. If you think some sort of professional help is needed as you have tried and failed a zillion times, then do seek for professional support and expertise.  Health professionals who would offer treatment for binge eating disorder include psychiatrists, nutritionists, therapists, and eating disorder and obesity specialists. So go and consult a doctor in order to cure your fatal eating habits.

Or if you think you can cure compulsive eating disorder by yourself, then here are some of the most effective strategies that you need to follow-

  • Find Alternate ways to manage stress that doesn’t involve food
  • Eat three meals a day plus and indulge in healthy snacking
  • Remove the temptation by clearing your fridge and cupboards
  • Stop going on diets that deprive you of food
  • Exercise to stay fit
  • Distract yourself with hobbies and fight boredom
  • Get enough sleep
  • Learn to distinguish between physical and emotional hunger.
  • Keep a food diary and stay accountable

female-865110_1280

Individuals suffering from this disorder tend to have a lower quality of life and commonly experience social difficulties. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to get your eating habits on track. Binge eating is a core symptom of binge eating disorder; however, not everyone who binge eats has binge eating disorder.

 

 

Scroll To Top