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Tags: health, wellness, eating disorders, binge eating
 Of all known eating disorders, binge eating is probably the “least serious” if considered alongside binge-purge syndrome, anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. “Least serious” but serious nonetheless. A distinction is made here on binge eating per se and binge-purge though all are plain and simple eating disorders. No pun intended but there actually is nothing plain and simple in binge eating as a disorder and all other eating disorders for that matter.
What is binge eating? In its most layman of explanation, binge eating is eating a lot then feeling sorry or guilty for eating a lot. Binge eating is food intake in larger amounts, seemingly uncontrollable while at it. Binge eating is also keeping food with that intent of eating again at no given time or given place.
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The craving is just practically there. One is on the verge of binge eating if a pattern is set where there is just unusually much more food intake as compared to a regular meal or snack. It is also a symptom to those who are always in a diet plan though no weight loss is really recorded and those who just can not get away from keeping and storing food.
And just like any other eating disorders, that instant feeling of guilt and frustration when food is taken, that signals binge eating. Binge eating as an eating disorder is marked by extreme emotions such as depression, anger, sorrow, boredom, unexplained anxiety and other emotional highs and lows. Treatment varies depending on the extent of binge eating and condition surrounding the one affected.
But numerous methods on its treatment and management include medication of antidepressants and other prescription that will correct hormonal imbalances particularly in women. There are also the Cognitive-behavioral therapy for the willing patients where techniques are taught to keep track and be aware of the food intake. Here then comes the process to effect changes in the eating habits and the right way to handle trying situations.
There is also what is called Interpersonal psychotherapy where an examination of the binge eaters relationships with others are looked into. Here comes in life coaches who try to find ways so solutions are made available on certain issues and known problem areas. Support groups are of course an important treatment as well for here one is immediately drawn to fellow sufferers.
On record shows that this form of eating disorder is more pronounced in women rather than men however figures are alarming as well in men. It is said that as many as 4 million Americans have binge eating as a problem vis a vis with mild obesity linked here. It is about unhealthy eating habits that have grown into a disturbing routine.
Binge eating is manageable, treatable and preventable. At the earliest suspicion and manifestation of this eating disorder, seek help for yourself or that family member. It is never too late to work for a cure and remedy. Experts and health advocates continue to explore the world of eating disorders if only to one day fully arrive at an understanding on why and how this happens.
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About the author
The author of this article Rose Windale is a Health and Wellness Coach who has been successful with several natural health programs for many years. Rose recently published a step-by-step guide on how to lose weight the EASY way and become totally healthy and happy. More info on her life-changing eating habits plan HERE.
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