Binge Eating Disorder (BED) : Meaning & Symptoms

BED is characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food (often very quickly and to the point of discomfort) and being unable to stop eating.

Symptoms :

1. Regular intake of excess food and consuming it too quickly, feeling discomfort

2. Feelings of disgust, depression, or guilt after overeating, and/or feelings of low self-esteem

3. Steals or hoards food in strange place

4. Feelings of lack of control of the situation

5. Poor self-image and feeling unhappy about their weight