Most people occasionally overeat, especially during holidays or special events. However, binge eating disorder (BED) is different. You feel like you can't stop eating even though you're already uncomfortably full or even not hungry. You feel embarrassed about it. Unlike bulimia, you don't try to make yourself throw up or exercise intensively after a binge.
Symptoms of Binge Eating Disorder
If you suffer from binge eating disorder, you might:
- Feel like you cannot control how much you eat.
- Eat more food than others would in the same situation.
- Feeling disappointed or guilty after binge eating.
- Binge eat at least once a week for three months on average.
Additionally, you may experience at least three of the following symptoms:
- Eating much faster than usual.
- Eating until you are uncomfortably full.
- Eating large amounts of food even when you aren't hungry.
- Eating alone due to embarrassment over how much you're consuming.
- Feeling disgusted, guilty, or upset after eating.
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Health Risks of Binge Eating Disorder
People with binge eating disorder are at risk for several health problems associated with weight gain or unhealthy eating patterns, such as:
- High blood pressure
- Type 2 diabetes
- Heart disease
- Muscle and joint pai
- Sleep disturbance
- Digestive problems
- Infrequent or irregular menstrual periods (in women)
Treatment for Binge Eating Disorder
Beating a binge eating disorder is not about willpower alone. It often requires professional support and a holsitic approach. Here are key treatments for managing BED:
- You need the assistance of a specialist, such as a psychiatrist or psychologist. She might use cognitive behavior therapy, which focuses on what you do and how you feel. It can help you change your thoughts about eating and understand what triggers your binges.
- Working with me, your trusted dietitian and hypnotherapist in Dubai can help you break free from emotional eating and learn new ways to eat mindfully.. Don't hesitate to book an appointment with me here.
- Having emotional support from family and friends is also beneficial. Try to connect with your family and express yourself.
- Taking care of yourself: Feeling stressed makes binge eating more likely, so you'll need optimistic ways to manage that. Yoga, exercise, meditation, and massage therapy can help you feel calm.
Conclusion
Finally, binge eating is not the only eating disorder. It's important to focus on things before it gets too late. Stay updated with our nutrition education programs to stay fit. If you have any concerns, feel free to connect with me.