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Binge Eating Disorder Revealed

Author: Lisa Collins Author Ranking Blue | Posted: 14-03-2006 | Comments: 0 | Views: 310 | Rating:  (53) Article Popularity - Blue (?) Got a Question? Ask.
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Eating disorders are complex conditions that arise from a combination of prolonged behavioral, emotional, psychological, interpersonal, and social factors. It is a condition where food and the control of food are used in an attempt to compensate for feelings and emotions that may otherwise seem irresistible. People with eating disorder usually start dieting, bingeing, and purging as a way to cope with painful emotions and to feel in control of one's life, but in due course, these behaviors damage a person's physical and emotional health, self-esteem, competency and control over situations.

Among these disorders, the most common is the binge eating disorder. This refers to losing control over your portions, i.e. overeating in some cases. The characteristic of binge eating is consuming large quantity of food within a discrete period of time and not being able to control oneself or stop eating. People with binge-eating disorder experience frequent episodes of out-of-control eating; eating until feeling uncomfortably full; eating large amounts of food when not feeling physically hungry; tendency of eating alone because you are embarrassed about how much you eat; feeling disgusted with oneself, depressed, or very guilty after overeating. Research are carried out to know the exact causes leading to binge eating and some foresee genetic link or insecurities involving body shape and weight as the possible reason. Binge eating disorder can also be triggered by excessive dieting, depression, anxiety, or even tension, which is believed to be calmed with binge eating. Unfortunately food binges usually come in the form of fatty snack foods like chips, pizza or cookies. Gorging yourself on said foods will likely lead to weight gain and obesity; dissatisfaction and a feeling that you lack discipline.

Individuals suffering from binge-eating disorder do not purge their bodies of excess calories. Therefore, many with the disorder are overweight for their age and height. Feelings of self-disgust and shame associated with this illness can lead to bingeing again, creating a cycle of binge eating creating space for chronic diseases like obesity and related complications, as well as depression. Treatment for binge eating disorder includes psychotherapy and sometimes medications, such as antidepressants. People with eating disorders often do not recognize or admit their sickness. As a result, they may strongly resist getting and staying in treatment. Family members or other trusted individuals can be helpful in ensuring that the person with an eating disorder receives needed care and rehabilitation. Then there are also whimsical cases, which appreciate eating disorder and proclaim to be pro eating disorder. The moment they find people that will justify their actions they will begin the slide down into a habit-forming psychological disorder that will overtake their lives. So be practical in life and stay away from these bad eating habits to get on the fast track to a healthier life.

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