Q. Since your brain was thrown into starvation mode for so long, and the primal instinct in the brain is to eat more when you can in case of famine, wouldn't someone who was anorexic (in a state of starvation and "famine") be more likely to binge eat when/if they overcame the anorexia since the body would be afraid of starving again? And if so,would it be a long-term or a short-term episode of binging?
A. Hrm... as a severely underweight individual, I can say I probably would happily binge to be a healthy weight if I thought it would actually work, though I am uncertain if I was ever actually anorexic, or if it was pickiness + fast metabolism... I suppose the true question is if they are likely to stop before they become obese. A bmi of 25 could be daunting to such a person, and they may stop, suffer a relapse, or would they become a gainer, deciding anything is better than being a stick, and would therefore happily munch their way from one extreme to the other... Hrm.
How can I stop binge eating?
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
How long does it take for your body to recover from a binge?
Q. I've been working out and eating healthy for weeks but went all out 2 nights ago, and two days later, the scale still won't budge down to my normal weight and I feel bloated and full! When will it go away?!
A. One day or two, if you binged on sweets always have protien in every meal the next day such as egg whites , Lean meats , and fish ( in moderation)
I know how you feel after a binge ( a disgusting feeling ) To avoid binging go for a walk or occupy your self when you feel like you're going to and brushing your teeth also helps becuase it makes food taste nasty , and i doubt you'll binge on food you cannot taste , further more if you have a craving do not ignore it have a little piece of it , It wont hurt you're diet and you wont feel deprived and best of all you wont binge :) good luck on you're diet
I know how you feel after a binge ( a disgusting feeling ) To avoid binging go for a walk or occupy your self when you feel like you're going to and brushing your teeth also helps becuase it makes food taste nasty , and i doubt you'll binge on food you cannot taste , further more if you have a craving do not ignore it have a little piece of it , It wont hurt you're diet and you wont feel deprived and best of all you wont binge :) good luck on you're diet
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