BINGE EATING DISORDER

Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is one of the most common eating disorders. It is commonly defined as eating a large amount of food in a short period of time, while also experiencing a loss of control over eating, shame, distress or guilt afterwards.

Some warning signs and symptoms of BED may include:

Feeling uncomfortable eating in public and/or around others
Eating large amounts of food in short periods of time
Frequent dieting, fad diets cutting out entire food groups (no sugar, no carbs, no dairy)
Stealing or hoarding food in strange places
Making time for binge sessions
Feelings of disgust, depression, or guilt after overeating
Fluctuations in weight
Feeling the lack of control over the ability to stop eating
Withdrawal from usual friends and activities

Additional Resources

Your Body on a Binge
Emotional Eating

Please remember this information is intended for educational purposes only and should not substitute medical advice from a healthcare provider.