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What is binge eating definition?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Binge eating : Urge to eat regardless of hunger, can be seen in mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, organic brain syndromes, and some personality disorders.

Answered 5/22/2014

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Uncontrolled w/food: Binge eating is characterized by eating large quantities of food, rapidly & to the point of experiencing physical pain. There's a sense of a loss of control during the binge and feelings of shame. When this occurs once a week for at least three months, it's considered binge eating disorder. It is a way of turning psychological conflict into physical action. It is treatable with therapy.

Answered 11/1/2015

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Binge Eating: People who compulsively overeat, though, may use food as their only way of coping with negative emotions. As a result, they often feel that their eating is out of control. They think about food all the time and feel guilty, ashamed, or depressed after eating. http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/eating-disorders/binge-eating-disorder/features/compulsive-overeating-and-how-to-stop-it

Answered 9/28/2016

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