Binge Eating Support

BingeEatingSupport.com is a resource for people struggling with binge eating disorder and compulsive overeating.  Here you will find information about compulsive and binge eating and related topics, news and research, treatment options and links helpful to those affected by binge eating disorder or compulsive overeating.

 

What is Binge Eating Disorder?

 

Binge eating disorder is an eating disorder in which a person has recurrent episodes of eating large amounts of food in one sitting.  Binge eating disorder is associated with these features:

 

• Eating much larger amounts of food than an average person would eat in one sitting (also known as binging) 

• A feeling of loss of control over how much you are eating 

• Eating much faster than normal during binges

• Eating until you are uncomfortably full

• Eating large amounts of food even when you do not feel hungry

• Eating alone because you are embarrassed about what or how much you are eating

• Negative feelings after a binge, such as disgust, depression or guilt

• Feeling distressed about binge eating episodes

• Binges happen frequently- at least once a week for 3 months

 

 

What is Compulsive Overeating?

 

Compulsive overeating describes an addiction to food.  A person dealing with compulsive overeating may have some or all of the features of binge eating disorder.  They may also feel compelled to eat throughout the day whether they are hungry or not.  Compulsive overeaters often feel they cannot control their eating habits.