Binge eating disorder is generally associated with eating excessively and is linked to emotional issues. The chart below shows some of the psychological signs, behaviour traits and physical signs.
Psychological signs | Behaviour patterns | Physical signs |
Feeling out of control | Eating excessive food | Weight gain |
Feeling depressed and emotional | Being secretive about eating | |
Volatile mood swings | Eating inappropriate food | |
Feeling of guilt after eating |
On average binge eating and compensatory behaviours take place twice weekly and have done so for three months.
If you are binge eating, talk to your GP.