Binge Eating Disorder

Binge eating disorder; In other words, binge eating disorder is one of the eating disorders that has increased in recent years. It is an eating disorder in which a loss of control over eating behavior is felt, manifested by recurrent periods of overeating, and the person does not resort to certain methods to eliminate the effects of binge eating attacks. Individuals with binge eating disorder may eat too much food even if they are not hungry. Emotions affect a person's eating behavior and push him/her to overeat.

DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for Binge Eating Disorder (APA 2013)

  • Repeated binge eating disorder. eating periods. A binge eating episode involves both of these items.

  • 1)Eating in a discrete period of time (e.g., any 2-hour period) clearly more food than most people would eat in a similar period of time under similar circumstances.

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    2)During this period, there is a feeling of loss of control over eating

    B. At least 3 of these items during periods of binge eating

    1)Much faster than usual eating

    2)Eating until you feel uncomfortably full

                  3)Eating excessively when you are not feeling physiologically hungry

                  4)Eating by yourself because you are ashamed of how much you have eaten

                5) Feeling disgusted, depressed or guilty after eating

           C. There is a distinct distress associated with binge eating.

           D. Binge eating behaviors, average It has occurred at least once a week for 3 months.

           E. Binge eating is not accompanied by recurrent inappropriate compensatory behaviors as in bulimia nervosa, and binge eating does not occur only during the course of bulimia nervosa or anorexia nervosa.

    Severity of Binge Eating Disorder According to DSM-5

    Non-severe: On average once a week -3 times, moderate:an average of 4-7 times a week, severe:an average of 8-13 times,, extreme level:an average of 14 times More binge eating in people

    Causes of Binge Eating Disorder

    It is a disease whose cause is not fully known. Post-traumatic stress, depression, unhappiness, lack of self-confidence, and hopeless mood are thought to cause binge eating disorder. Another element in binge eating disorders is genetic transmission. If there is an eating disorder in the family, the risk of developing binge eating disorder in other family members increases.

    Health Risks: The risk of obesity increases in individuals after binge attacks. As a result of increasing obesity, the risk of cardiovascular diseases, Type 2 diabetes and cancer increases.

    Treatment:

    Treatment plan for binge eating disorder. Cause of eating disorder, varies depending on its severity. Treatment options include cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, weight loss therapy, and medication. In the person's treatment team; There should be a nutritionist, physician and psychologist. Stay healthy..

     

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