Binge-eating disorder is characterized by recurrent binge-eating episodes during
which a person feels a loss of control over his or her eating. Unlike bulimia, binge-
eating episodes are not followed by purging, excessive exercise or fasting. As a result,
people with binge-eating disorder often are overweight or obese. They also
experience guilt, shame and/or distress about the binge-eating, which can lead to
more binge-eating.
Obese people with binge-eating disorder often have coexisting psychological illnesses
including anxiety, depression, and personality disorders. In addition, links between
obesity and cardiovascular disease and hypertension are well documented.
TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR BINGE-EATING DISORDER are similar to those
used to treat bulimia. Fluoxetine and other antidepressants may reduce binge-eating
episodes and help alleviate depression in some patients.
Patients with binge-eating disorder also may be prescribed appetite suppressants.
Psychotherapy, especially CBT, is also used to treat the underlying psychological
issues associated with binge-eating, in an individual or group environment.
This article is authored by the National Institute of Mental Health, part of the National Institutes of Health
(NIH), a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Binge-Eating Disorder
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