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How can one develop a binge eating disorder?

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Dr. Anthony Vertino answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Emotional eating: Binge eating other binge behaviors are often emotional in nature. Food, in the binge eating disorder, replaces emotional connections and real relationships. It 'makes you feel better' (not really), but serves as a substitute for healthy relationships and behaviors.

Answered 5/14/2016

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