Binge Eating -An imperfect Angle

Binge eating disorder is a serious condition characterized by uncontrollable eating and a resulting weight gain. People with binge eating disorder frequently eat large amounts of food (beyond the point of feeling full) while feeling a loss of control .It is an eating disorder associated with various psychological and non-psychological issues with some degree of impairment. 

binge eating disorder consists of :

1) Consuming a larger amount of food than other people would be able to consume in similar circumstances and similar period (usually within a two hour period). 

2) Lack of control of eating and feeling guilty after eating. 

While some people may occasionally overeat, such as at Thanksgiving or a party, it does not mean they have BED, despite having experienced some of the symptoms listed above.

BED typically starts in the late teens to early twenties, although it can occur at any age.Many people who have binge eating disorder use food as a way to cope with uncomfortable feelings and emotions. These are people who never learned how to properly deal with stress, and find it comforting and soothing to eat food. Unfortunately, they often end up feeling sad and guilty about not being able to control their eating, which increases the stress and fuels the cycle.

The type of treatment provided to binge eating disorder, treatment setting, and healthcare person involved in the therapy of patients with binge eating disorder depends upon treatment goals. Treatment goals may include working on:

1) Excessive body weight

2) Binge eating episodes

3) Extreme concern for body image.