Characterized by repeated episodes of uncontrolled binge eating and feelings of extreme shame and distress. Individuals with binge eating disorder (BED) typically eat unusually large amounts of food in a short period of time. However, unlike anorexia or bulimia, individuals with binge eating disorder do not restrict calories or use purging behaviors.
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Eating large amounts of foods rapidly, in secret and until uncomfortably full,
despite not feeling hungry -
Feelings of distress, such as shame, disgust or guilt, when thinking about the
binge-eating behavior -
No purging behaviors to compensate for the bingeing
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