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Binge Eating Disorder Signs, Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery | Sacramento, CA

What is Binge Eating Disorder?

Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder in the United States, affecting an estimated 3.5% of women, 2% of men and 1.6% of adolescents. It is characterized by recurring instances of binge eating, which can be described as eating large amounts of food in a short period of time accompanied by a loss of control. Binge eating occurs, on average, at least once per week for at least three months. Unlike anorexia and bulimia, people suffering with BED do not engage in purging or compensatory behaviors, such as throwing up or exercising intensely to counter the food eaten. BED is a serious disorder with devastating emotional, physical, and social consequences. It has been officially recognized as a formal eating disorder diagnosis in the Diagnostical and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), allowing sufferers to finally get the attention and treatment they deserve.

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What causes Binge Eating Disorder?

Several factors are believed to play a role in the development of BED. Some of these may include:

• Genetics

• Emotional factors, such as depression or anxiety

• Cultural and societal factors, such as experiences with weight stigma or associating food with emotional comfort

• Interpersonal factors, such as stress within family or other significant relationships

The factors that contribute to the development of BED will certainly vary from person to person and are worth exploring when an individual seeks treatment.

Why is binge eating disorder treatment important and what to expect in the eating disorder treatment program. 

With BED, food becomes a way to cope with, soothe or process emotions. A binge episode is followed by intense feelings of guilt or shame, and this can lead to more binge eating, resulting in a painful cycle. Individuals struggling with binge eating disorder often experience a significant amount of emotional distress and are at greater risk for suicide. They report a lower quality of life than those without BED and also have higher levels of anxiety and depression. For most people suffering with binge eating disorder, treatment is necessary for recovery.

The binge eating recovery program at our Sacramento, CA treatment facility usually involves psychotherapy or counseling, which might include individual, family, or group therapy. Due to the high incidence of co-occurring depression and anxiety, effective treatment addresses both BED and any co-occurring mood symptoms. Treatment requires a collaboration of skilled eating disorder specialists, such as a dietitian, therapist, medical doctor. Making the decision to seek treatment can be difficult, but healing is possible with the help of a compassionate team of professionals.

Sources:

• American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.
• BEDA: Understanding binge eating disorder. Retrieved January 27, 2016.