Binge-Eating Disorder (Compulsive Overeating)
Binge-eating disorder (compulsive overeating) is not yet a formal diagnosis, but it could be soon, since it is well-recognized by medical and nutritional clinicians. Learn about diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment of binge-eating disorder.
Binge-Eating Disorder
Binge-eating disorder affects more men and women in the United States than anorexia and bulimia combined. Find everything from diagnostic criteria to symptoms to treatment and recovery help for binge-eating disorder.
Binge-eating disorder affects more men and women in the United States than anorexia and bulimia combined. Find everything from diagnostic criteria to symptoms to treatment and recovery help for binge-eating disorder.
What is Binge-Eating Disorder?
Learn the criteria under consideration for defining binge-eating disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
Learn the criteria under consideration for defining binge-eating disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
Symptoms of Binge-Eating Disorder
Describes the major symptoms of binge-eating disorder (BED)-- physical, mental, and behavioral. Some symptoms of binge-eating disorder are found in bulimia nervosa as well, while others also show up in those who are simply overweight.
Describes the major symptoms of binge-eating disorder (BED)-- physical, mental, and behavioral. Some symptoms of binge-eating disorder are found in bulimia nervosa as well, while others also show up in those who are simply overweight.
Seeking Speedy Recovery for BED with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
A look at the results of a study indicating that if those with binge-eating disorder or bulimia see quick improvement with cognitive-behavioral therapy, overall recovery is likely to be better. Also discusses what a client should do if she doesn't see quick improvement.
A look at the results of a study indicating that if those with binge-eating disorder or bulimia see quick improvement with cognitive-behavioral therapy, overall recovery is likely to be better. Also discusses what a client should do if she doesn't see quick improvement.
Drug Therapy for Binge-Eating Disorder
There are a number of drugs prescribed for binge-eating disorder. Learn about classes of medications available, what they promise, and what you need to know to be smart about using them.
There are a number of drugs prescribed for binge-eating disorder. Learn about classes of medications available, what they promise, and what you need to know to be smart about using them.
Should Binge-Eating Disorder Be a Formal Diagnosis?
Binge-eating disorder is under further study as a possible formal diagnosis. For now, binge-eating disorder is not recognized as a diagnosis, which may limit treatment options for those who struggle with it.
Binge-eating disorder is under further study as a possible formal diagnosis. For now, binge-eating disorder is not recognized as a diagnosis, which may limit treatment options for those who struggle with it.
Fifteen Factors Linked to Compulsive Eating
Some examples of the kinds of history and circumstances that are often present in those who engage in binge eating.
Some examples of the kinds of history and circumstances that are often present in those who engage in binge eating.
The Weight-Control Information Network's Look at Binge-Eating Disorder
A well-structured site detailing possible causes of binge-eating disorder, its complications, and treatment facilities.
A well-structured site detailing possible causes of binge-eating disorder, its complications, and treatment facilities.