BingeEatingStörung

BingeEatingStörung, often translated as Binge Eating Disorder (BED), is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of consuming significantly more food than is normal in a discrete period of time, accompanied by a sense of loss of control over eating. These episodes typically occur at least once a week for at least three months. During a binge eating episode, individuals consume large amounts of food quickly, often until uncomfortably full. They may eat alone due to embarrassment, eat much faster than usual, eat large amounts of food when not feeling physically hungry, and feel disgusted with themselves, depressed, or very guilty afterward.

Unlike bulimia nervosa, binge eating episodes are not followed by compensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, or laxative use. This distinction is a key diagnostic feature. The disorder can affect people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds, although it is more common in women. It is associated with a range of physical and psychological health problems, including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular issues, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. The exact causes of Binge EatingStörung are not fully understood but are believed to involve a complex interplay of genetic, psychological, and environmental factors. Treatment often involves psychotherapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) or dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and sometimes medication.