Binge-Eating Disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food, often very quickly and to the point of discomfort, while feeling a loss of control. Unlike Bulimia, these episodes are not followed by compensatory behaviors, but they are associated with significant distress. We offer support to help understand the triggers for bingeing and develop healthier coping mechanisms.

Common Symptoms or Things to Look Out For:

• Recurrent episodes of binge eating with a sense of lack of control.
• Binge-eating episodes are associated with three (or more) of the following: eating much more rapidly than normal; eating until feeling uncomfortably full; eating large amounts of food when not feeling physically hungry; eating alone because of feeling embarrassed by how much one is eating; feeling disgusted with oneself, depressed, or very guilty afterward.
• Marked distress regarding binge eating is present.
• The binge eating occurs, on average, at least once a week for 3 months.
• Is not associated with the recurrent use of inappropriate compensatory behavior as in bulimia nervosa.