Binge Eating Problems and Solutions
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Binge Eating Disorder is not often given the consideration that it deserves, because it differs from Anorexia or Bulimia as an immediate health threat, but there are serious underlying psycological effects that require immediate treatment. This is because people with this disorder often eat in secret, will eat unusually large amounts of food ("until it hurts") and will have feelings of shame, embarassment, or guilt about their eating episodes. This kind of shame can lead to thoughts of suicide. As opposed to compulsive overating, binge eating disorder (BED) carries a more negative connotation in the mind of its victims, who do not overeat as often as compulsive overaters, but who experience more guilt. Though overweight people may be most commonly associated with this problem, people with normal weight can suffer as well. In many cases cognitive-behavioral therapy at an inpatient or outpatient facility will treat the disorder, and the bad feelings that people have about food in general.
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