Is binge eating disorder serious?
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Binge-eating disorder is a serious condition that can cause great harm to a person's mental and physical well-being. Individuals rarely derive pleasure from a bingeing session. Low self-esteem, depression, and poor body image are closely associated with binge-eating disorder. These negative feelings are often exacerbated by the guilt and disgust that follow a bingeing episode, which may in turn lead to further binges and establish a vicious and destructive cycle.
Regular bingeing can cause people with this eating disorder to gain large amounts of weight. Most individuals with binge-eating disorder are overweight or obese, and this makes them vulnerable to the very serious complications associated with excess weight, including certain cancers, heart disease, and diabetes.
Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulBinge-eating disorder is a serious condition that can cause great harm to a person's mental and physical well-being. Individuals rarely derive pleasure from a bingeing session. Low self-esteem, depression, and poor body image are closely associated... More -
Carolyn Katzin answered:It is usually a sign that emotions are being stuffed down and may be a way of hiding feelings that are healthier when expressed in other ways such as painting, music or other artistic endeavors. Successful treatment of binge eating is an integrative approach that looks at deeper issues and adds a spiritual context.It is usually a sign that emotions are being stuffed down and may be a way of hiding feelings that are healthier when expressed in other ways such as painting, music or other artistic endeavors. Successful treatment of binge eating is an integrative... More -
Dr. Vicki Berkus answered:Yes, besides the obvious concern for weight gain, people loss the ability to experience "hunger or fullness". Patients describe a mental "zoning" which occurs when they binge-which can affect work and relationships. The choice of binge foods can lead to a sharp rise in blood sugar and then a rapid fall which can cause confusion, lightheadedness. The rise in cholesterol and the bad (LDL) type of lipid can increase risk of heart disease. Patients experience bloating, stomach pain, gas pain and changes in bowel habits. People will frequently isolate to binge in private. The energy and time involved in planning and thinking about binges can take away from their ability to live their life!
Yes, besides the obvious concern for weight gain, people loss the ability to experience "hunger or fullness". Patients describe a mental "zoning" which occurs when they binge-which can affect work and relationships. The choice of binge foods can... More -
Yes, binge eating is very serious. Binge eating is classified as an eating disorder, “Binge Eating Disorder” or “Compulsive Eating.” Binge eating causes to weight gain, and obesity along with all the health consequences such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer to name a few. Binge eating also affects one’s sense of self, and has devastating effects on one’s emotional wellbeing.
Yes, binge eating is very serious. Binge eating is classified as an eating disorder, “Binge Eating Disorder” or “Compulsive Eating.” Binge eating causes to weight gain, and obesity along with all the health consequences such... More
