Binge Eating
Have you heard about BINGE EATING ? Most people have had times when they ate too much, especially during a special occasion / holiday / festival / parties. However Binge Eating Disorder is different .
Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is a common, under-recognized eating disorder that can seriously affect your health. It is known as repeated, uncontrolled episodes of eating abnormal amount of food and accompanied by feelings of shame and guilt. It can have very negative effects on your overall health, body weight, self-esteem and mental health.
The negative feelings that usually accompany binge eating often lead him or her to continue to use food to cope; thus creating a vicious cycle.
CAUSES:
- Hormonal irregularities or genetic abnormalities, may be associated with compulsive eating and food addiction.
- Depression, Body dissatisfaction, low self-esteem, and difficulty coping with feelings can also contribute to binge eating disorder.
- Social pressure, peer pressure, traumatic pressure also do affect.
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS:
- Inability to stop eating or control what is eaten & gorge when isolated
- Stockpiling food to consume secretly at a later time
- Experiencing feelings of stress or anxiety that can only be relieved by eating
- Never experiencing satiation: the state of being satisfied, no matter the amount of food consumed
TREATMENT:
- Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT): A type of therapy aimed at helping individuals understand the thoughts and feelings that influence their behaviours.
- Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT): A form of therapy in which the focus is on an individual’s relationships with family members and peers and the way they see themselves
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT): A type of therapy that focuses on teaching individuals skills to cope with stress and regulate emotions
Weight Loss Therapy: Weight loss therapy aims to help people lose healthy weight, which should reduce binge eating behaviour by improving self-esteem and body image. Choose healthy foods, Start exercising, get enough sleep, Opt for Healthy lifestyle change.