If you find that you are one of those who keeps eating and can’t stop, don’t be embarrassed or embarrassed. You may have an eating disorder. Specifically binge eating. Which is one of the most common and most secretive eating disorders out there.
So what does binge eating disorder entail? Good question.
By definition, binge eating is out of control when eating large amounts of food. In other words, those who stuff a whole loaf of bread into their mouths or inhale a bag of cookies as fast as they can are likely to be compulsive eaters.
For some it is a coping mechanism or a way to deal with the stress of daily life. Where food is unconsciously used to reward or punish.
Emotionally based eating like this also has a physical side. It results in an uncomfortable feeling of being stuffed that is both painful and humiliating.
It is also a difficult cycle to break. And a problem that is more likely to affect women. About six out of ten compulsive overeaters are women.
However, don’t confuse binge eating with bulimia. This is where people purge the food they just ate by vomiting or using laxatives.
Now, some of the signs or symptoms of this disorder are:
o Frequent episodes of out-of-control eating
o Unable to control what and how much is eaten
o Quickly refill large amounts of food even when not hungry
o Eating alone, or in secret, out of embarrassment
o Feelings of depression, disgust, or guilt after binge eating
Although this problem is generally seen more in women, even men are not spared. It affects both obese people and people without weight problems.
The causes of this disorder are unknown, although it is believed that there is a relationship between depression and this eating disorder. Negative emotions like anger, anxiety, and boredom can trigger it. But positive events can leave some standing in front of the fridge looking for something else to gobble down, too.
Some side effects include obesity, blood pressure problems, heart disease, and the like. Also, people with this disorder may miss work or withdraw socially from family and friends.