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Binge Eating - Discovering the Mystery

The cause of binge eating is still a mystery, although many treatment professionals believe there are a number of significant factors associated with the growth of the disorder. For professional binge eating help, call 1-800-896-8012 immediately.

The Causes of Emotional Binge Eating

Some of the factors professionals believe to be associated with the cause of binge eating are:

  • Genetics seem to be a significant element in the development of binge eating, as this eating disorder has a tendency to run in families.
  • Psychological or emotional factors are often associated with binge eating. In fact, 50% of those people who suffer from binge eating also suffer from psychiatric disorders such as bipolar disorder, depression, post traumatic stress disorder or mood disorder. This is also why the condition is sometimes referred to as "emotional eating."
  • Dieting can also be a contributing trigger to binge eating. After years of going on and off of diets with less than average results, a person may begin binge eating to deal with the frustration of failed diets, hopelessness and poor self image.

Some of the symptoms related to binge eating can include:

  • Weight gain
  • Hiding food
  • Eating in secret
  • Eating meals very quickly
  • Mood swings
  • Preoccupation with the next meal

The Dangers of Emotional Eating

Binge eating, like compulsive eating or food addiction, is viewed as a disease. This is a chronic eating disorder that is progressive and fatal unless treated. Individuals who suffer from binge eating disorder are prone to relapse and in most cases, the sufferer needs inpatient treatment to overcome this condition.

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. 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 find the treatment you need to overcome binge eating.