Binge-eating disorder is a serious eating disorder in which you frequently consume unusually large amounts of food and feel unable to stop eating. Almost everyone overeats on occasion, such as having seconds or thirds of a holiday meal.
Stress and Anxiety.
Sometimes people binge after they've gone through a major stressful event, like a divorce or losing a job. Emotional eating can be temporary and may not be a binge eating disorder, though. That said, people with the disorder are usually more likely to overeat if they're anxious or stressed.
The study suggests that binge eating disorder is wired in the brain from an early age, says lead author Stuart Murray, director of the Eating Disorders Program at the Keck School of Medicine of USC.
Research also suggests that patients binge-eat to distract themselves from uncomfortable feelings. Indeed, binge-eating is often viewed as emotion-driven eating, done in response to anxiety, depression, and/or boredom.
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) is approved by the FDA to treat binge eating disorder. The drug, which is also used to treat ADHD, helps reduce the number of episodes and is the first FDA-approved medication to treat binge eating disorder.
Individuals living with orthorexia are extremely focused – and often obsessive – over the quality and purity of their food. Individuals with this condition often limit “go foods” to those that are organic, farm fresh, whole, raw and/or vegan. The quantity of food is typically less important than that quality.
Overview. Rumination syndrome is a condition in which people repeatedly and unintentionally spit up (regurgitate) undigested or partially digested food from the stomach, rechew it, and then either reswallow it or spit it out.
The main symptom of rumination disorder is the frequent and effortless regurgitation of food, which usually happens 15–30 minutes after eating. People may also experience: a feeling of pressure or the need to belch beforehand. nausea.
Depression in bipolar disorder has long been thought to be a state characterized by mental inactivity. However, recent research demonstrates that patients with bipolar disorder engage in rumination, a form of self-focused repetitive cognitive activity, in depressed as well as in manic states.
Upon review of the patient's history and previous testing the symptoms of rumination syndrome are: At least a two-month history of repeated regurgitation and re-chewing or expulsion of food. The behavior begins soon after ingestion of a meal. The behavior does not occur during sleep.
In muscle dysmorphia, which is sometimes called "bigorexia", "megarexia", or "reverse anorexia", the delusional or exaggerated belief is that one's own body is too small, too skinny, insufficiently muscular, or insufficiently lean, although in most cases, the individual's build is normal or even exceptionally large and ...
Maladaptive eating behavior is behavior related to eating that is adversely affected by emotions, social influences or factors other than an actual realistic physical requirement for nutrition. This type of behavior is more common in wealthier countries than in poorer ones.
EDNOS is a diagnosis that is often received when an individual meets many, but not all, of the criteria for anorexia or bulimia. For females, all the criteria for anorexia are met except that of loss of regular periods.
Antidepressant medicines may reduce episodes of binge eating in those who have binge eating disorder, and they may help with related depression or anxiety. Antidepressants regulate brain chemicals that control mood. They can help reduce the compulsive behavior that leads to binging.
Impulsive eating is common in ADHD, and some people also meet the criteria for BED. Experts believe that the impulsivity and inattention related to ADHD can lead to binge eating or overeating. Research has shown that ADHD and binge eating behavior have some overlap in brain function, such as in the reward circuits.
It has been stated that, “these factors, including stress, food restriction, the presence of palatable foods, and environmental conditioning, parallel many of the precursory circumstances leading to binge eating in individuals with bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder.” (NCBI; Mathes, Brownley, Mo, & Bulik).
While not formally considered an Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum Disorder, compulsive overeating often responds extremely well to some of the same Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques used to treat OCD and related conditions.
ARFID is a new addition to DSM-5, the official list of psychiatric diagnoses. It had been known as feeding disorder of infancy or early childhood, or eating disorder, not otherwise specified.
American physician Steve Bratman first coined the term “orthorexia” in 1997. The term is derived from the Greek words “orthos,” which means “right,” and “orexis,” which means “appetite.” However, in practice, it's better translated as “correct diet.”
If orthorexia goes untreated, this disorder can cause permanent health damages to occur, as well as a number of negative life consequences. As orthorexia persists, it can begin to mimic the same dangerous effects that anorexia and bulimia can produce, including: Problems with cognition. Lowered immune system.
Rumination disorder most often starts after age 3 months, following a period of normal digestion. It occurs in infants and is rare in children and teenagers. The cause is often unknown.
This problem is a psychological disorder. It may be mistaken for vomiting or other digestive problems. Behavioral therapy will help you to notice the pattern and work to correct it. Rumination syndrome should be considered in anyone who vomits after eating, has regurgitation, and weight loss.
With obsessive thoughts, you don't feel like you have a choice in thinking about them. On the contrary, rumination is typically viewed as a choice. It's done to try to figure out where your fears are coming from, what you should believe or what you should do to prevent something bad from happening.