How would someone develop a binge eating disorder or become a compulsive overeater?

Q. If one was to try, albeit it will take time, how would they develop themselves a binge eating disorder? What would they have to do to actually start it up?

How would one become a compulsive overeater?

Other than stress and such, what would need to be done?

A. Hey there, I'm afraid its very easy to develop binge eating disorder. It even takes one binge to set it off. Once someone had a few binges its easy to let the guilt get you into the cycle. You're right to say that binge eating is an emotional disorder- people are more likely to binge eat when they're feeling low than when they're feeling happy. I think low self esteem definitely contributes and is what can keep you into the habit of doing it. If you believe in yourself enough to want to get out of the cycle, you can do it. I myself struggled with binge eating and it got really out of hand, but with support and learning not to beat yourself up and love yourself you can get out of it. Binge eating starts mainly because of emotional reasons. Anyone can become a compulsive overeater unless they really dont care much for food or have never used food to deal with problems. Binge eating disorders are too easy to start up as one binge leads to another and another until you find yourself overeating all the time. Compulsive overreating is when eating becomes out of hand and you eat vast quantities of food in a short time and eat even when very full. I've been there and binge eating is horrible. If you suffer from this get support and see a counsellor. Hope I helped answer your question :)

What should I do after my binge eating days?
Q. I just ate A LOT yesterday. So much so that my stomach is still sore. Anyway, my question is what exactly should I do now? I tried to look into this, but have gotten mixed answers.

One says to restrict myself the next few days to few calories. Another says to act as though as nothing has happened. What should I do?

Also what should I do when I "feel" I need to eat. I need to tackle this problem as a whole. What can I do stop this binge eating habit?

A. Start eating more vegetables and some fruit (not a lot). I'd also recommend seeing a chiropractor to make sure that you system is working properly. They may be able to help with motility throughout your GI tract. If things move faster, you shouldn't feel as full all the time then.

But eating more veggies should help.

How can I prevent myself from binge eating?
Q. I always find myself binge eating on rainy or overcast days,I have no idea why,but it's a burden,
does anyone have any effective tips on how I can prevent binge eating from happening?
or at least any tips on what foods I could binge on that wouldn't be as unhealthy?
It's an odd question,I know,but any advice is appreciated.

A. On those days get out of the house. When u feel like binge eating go for a walk or go work out, call up a friend for coffee. Also if your just craving food try chewing some gum, it will help, trust me.




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