Q. I am slim. However since starting full time work I find that when I get home I feel stressed and tired, which leads to binge eating. I exercise 4-5 times a week, which means I haven't put on too much weight. However I never use to binge eat and therefore would not really like to continue in this way. Any tips for avoiding the binge eating?
A. Having an eating disorder is not a sign of weakness or a character flaw. And it is not something you can overcome with just willpower. Many people struggle with eating disorders for a long time. Some people try to keep it a secret or deny that they have a problem. In most cases, you will need treatment to get better. If you have binge eating disorder, treatment can prevent health problems, help you feel better about yourself, and improve the quality of your life.
What causes binge eating disorder?
Experts are not sure what causes binge eating disorder, but it seems to run in families. Experts think that cultural attitudes about body shape and weight also play a role. 1 Anxiety, depression, or stress can cause some people to binge. 2
What are the symptoms?
From time to time, most of us feel like we have eaten more than we should. But eating too much every now and then does not mean that you have binge eating disorder. If you have binge eating disorder, you may:
* Eat way too much in a short period of time (less than 2 hours) on a regular basis.
* Eat when you are not hungry, to ease stress or to comfort yourself.
* Eat for emotional reasons, such as being sad, angry, lonely, or bored.
* Feel like you can't stop eating.
* Eat faster than normal when you binge.
* Eat so much that you feel painfully full.
* Feel unhappy, upset, guilty, or depressed after you binge.
* Eat alone because you are embarrassed about how much you eat.
Even if you don't have all the symptoms of binge eating disorder, having even a few symptoms can be a sign of a problem that needs treatment. It is important to get help right away if you or someone you know has any of these symptoms. How is it treated?
Treatment for binge eating disorder includes getting counseling and, in some cases, taking medicine such as antidepressants. Your doctor may have you do both. You may need treatment for a long time to fully recover. You also may need treatment for other problems that often occur with binge eating disorder. These can include depression, obesity, or problems with being overweight
What causes binge eating disorder?
Experts are not sure what causes binge eating disorder, but it seems to run in families. Experts think that cultural attitudes about body shape and weight also play a role. 1 Anxiety, depression, or stress can cause some people to binge. 2
What are the symptoms?
From time to time, most of us feel like we have eaten more than we should. But eating too much every now and then does not mean that you have binge eating disorder. If you have binge eating disorder, you may:
* Eat way too much in a short period of time (less than 2 hours) on a regular basis.
* Eat when you are not hungry, to ease stress or to comfort yourself.
* Eat for emotional reasons, such as being sad, angry, lonely, or bored.
* Feel like you can't stop eating.
* Eat faster than normal when you binge.
* Eat so much that you feel painfully full.
* Feel unhappy, upset, guilty, or depressed after you binge.
* Eat alone because you are embarrassed about how much you eat.
Even if you don't have all the symptoms of binge eating disorder, having even a few symptoms can be a sign of a problem that needs treatment. It is important to get help right away if you or someone you know has any of these symptoms. How is it treated?
Treatment for binge eating disorder includes getting counseling and, in some cases, taking medicine such as antidepressants. Your doctor may have you do both. You may need treatment for a long time to fully recover. You also may need treatment for other problems that often occur with binge eating disorder. These can include depression, obesity, or problems with being overweight
Is there a link between cutting, depression and binge eating?
Q. I binge eat a lot. (I think it's considered an eating disorder). I'll over eat, stuff my face...then I'll starve myself for a few days. Then get upset about something and over eat again.
I've been a cutter for 13 years. And I definitely suffer from depression.
I was wondering if there is a link between these 3 things?
I've been a cutter for 13 years. And I definitely suffer from depression.
I was wondering if there is a link between these 3 things?
A. Yes.
Binge eating and then starving yourself is an eating disorder which is linked to depression. Cutting is also linked to these things, all of which seems to link to low self esteem.
You should see a psychologist about these problems and inform them of the behaviors to see what they suggest. You don't have to feel the way you do.
Binge eating and then starving yourself is an eating disorder which is linked to depression. Cutting is also linked to these things, all of which seems to link to low self esteem.
You should see a psychologist about these problems and inform them of the behaviors to see what they suggest. You don't have to feel the way you do.
How to take control of my eating habits?
Q. I'm having a lot of trouble controlling it. There was one point were I had it under control, but then I lost all control. At times I find my self binge eating in the middle of the night. I don't make myself puke or anything, but I have thought about it. I've tried many thing to keep me from eating that way. Drinking water, popping a rubber band on my wrist, I've even chew gum (I hate gum), but nothing seems to work.
I'll be honest I eat the most when I was upset. Some of my friends found out I was hurting myself when I was upset and help me stop, but since then I've been a eater. It's like I take out all emotions into eating food. It's just gotten worse over the years. Got any tips to help control this?
I'll be honest I eat the most when I was upset. Some of my friends found out I was hurting myself when I was upset and help me stop, but since then I've been a eater. It's like I take out all emotions into eating food. It's just gotten worse over the years. Got any tips to help control this?
A. You have to make the difference between being hungry and being bored :) And probably it's the second one with you,but I suggest that if you're really hungry but you don't want to eat Drink A TEA !
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