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Binge Eating SymptomsBinge eating symptoms begin with a loss of control. A person who binge eats does not have a control over their eating behavior and will eat a large amount of food in a single sitting. Symptoms of binge eating can also occur within the eating disorder bulimia nervosa requested and in rare cases, a subset of anorexia requested , called anorexia nervosa, purging-type. The Symptoms of Binge Eating DisorderFor each eating disorder in which binging occurs, the symptoms are quite similar. The symptoms of binge eating can include:
Binge eating disorder symptoms can cause many sufferers to withdraw from social events and family functions. They may also cause the individual to miss appointments, work or school. Over time, the individual becomes very good at hiding food and concealing their binge eating symptoms, so much so that many with BED or bulimia will suffer for years without family or friends having knowledge of their illness. Emotional Symptoms of Binge EatingAn October 2008 study from the Yale University School of Medicine considered if there were predictors and moderators for BED and self-help treatment. The studied showed that those who ranked negative on the BDI (Beck Depression Inventory) remained with a negative effect even after self-help therapy. It has long been known that low self-esteem is a predictive factor for all eating disorders. It also is well-known that depression is not only a part of binge eating symptoms; it is often a co-occurring disorder. Half of all patients diagnosed with binge eating disorder suffer from depression. In many cases, antidepressant medications are prescribed during treatment. It has been shown that antidepressants not only alleviate the depression, but they are also effective in the management of binge eating symptoms. Treatment of Binge Eating SymptomsBinge eating symptoms and their resulting effects on the body can be successfully treated. In fact, for those who receive treatment for bulimia, half achieve a full recovery, and 30 percent show marked improvement. It is possible to recover from binge eating symptoms and the devastating eating disorders that go along with them. Let BingeEating.net help guide you to find the program that is right for you. If you or someone you love is in need of binge eating treatment, call our free and confidential helpline today at 1-800-896-8012. Experienced counselors are standing by 24/7 to answer all your questions, assess your needs and help you on your path to wellness. BingeEating.net is associated with the Women's Treatment Center for Healthy Living, an inpatient treatment center helping adult women recover from eating disorders, sexual trauma, addictions and co-existing psychiatric disorders. We can help you recover - call now! |
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