Binge Eating Disorder
Binge Eating Disorder (also known as compulsive overeating) is characterised primarily by periods of uncontrolled, impulsive eating beyond the point of feeling comfortably full.
- eating a extremely large amount of food within a set period of time
- repeated occurrences of binge eating, not followed by purging
- lack of control over eating behaviour during a binge
- eating to the point of physical discomfort
- taking other peoples’ food, stealing, eating discarded food
- eating to feel temporary emotional comfort
- eating in secret or alone
- feelings of shame, distress, revulsion about bingeing behaviour
- eating rapidly and may experience an “altered state of consciousness” or trance like state
- eating between and beyond meal times, excessive snacking
- intense urges or cravings to eat particular foods
- low self esteem/self image over body shape, weight
- sporadic fasts or repeated diets
Eating Disorders Overview