Description

The excessive consumption of eating disorder is a serious condition. It always involves the sensation of not being able to stop eating. It also often involves eating much larger than usual amounts of food.

Almost everyone overeats on occasion, such as having seconds or thirds of a holiday meal. But regularly feeling that eating out of control and eat an unusually large amount of food may be symptoms of binge eating disorder.

People who have episodes of disorder tend to feel embarrassed about the food binges. People with this disorder often go through periods of trying to restrict or severely cut into your power as a result. But this time you can increase the desire to eat and lead to a continuous cycle of binge eating. The treatment for episodes of eating disorder can help people feel more in control and balanced with your diet.

Symptoms

If you have episodes of eating disorder, you may be overweight or obesity, or it may be at a healthy weight. The majority of people with episodes of eating disorder feel upset by the size of his body or the way it doesn't matter what the number on the scale.

The symptoms of binge-eating disorder vary, but may include:

  • The feeling that you have no control over their eating behavior, for example, you can not stop once you start.
  • Often eating much larger than usual amounts of food in a specific amount of time, as during a period of two hours.
  • Eating when you're full or not hungry.
  • Eating too fast during the binge food.
  • Eating until you're uncomfortably full.
  • Often, eating alone or in secret.
  • Feeling of depression, disgust, shame, guilt or discomfort about their feed.

A person with bulimia nervosa is another eating disorder, you can binge and then vomiting, use of laxatives or excessive exercise to get rid of excess calories. This is not the case with the excessive consumption of eating disorder. If you have episodes of eating disorder, you can try to diet or eat less food to compensate. But restricting your diet may simply lead to more binge eating.

How much binge food affect your mood and ability to function in daily life gives us an idea of the severity of the condition is for you. The excessive consumption of eating disorder may vary over time. The condition can be short-term, they can disappear and come back, or they can continue for years if not treated.

When to see a doctor

If you have any of the symptoms of binge-eating disorder, get medical help as soon as possible. Talk with your health care professional or a mental health professional about your symptoms and feelings.

If you feel embarrassed by his way of eating and you're concerned talk to your healthcare professional, start by talking with someone you trust about what is going on. A friend, a family member, a teacher or religious leader can encourage and support you to take the first steps to success in the treatment of episodes of eating disorder.

To speak with a professional with training in the specialty of eating disorders or reach out to an organization that specializes in eating disorders may be a good place to find support from someone who understands what is going on.

Help a loved one who has symptoms

Someone who has the excessive consumption of eating disorder you can become an expert in hiding behavior. This is usually due to feelings of shame and embarrassment about symptoms. Hide the symptoms can make it difficult for others to notice the problem. If you think a loved one may have symptoms of binge eating disorder, have an open and honest talk about your concerns, but remember to approach the subject with sensitivity. Eating disorders are mental health problems, and behaviors are not the fault or choice of the person with this condition.

Give encouragement and support. Offer to help your loved one find a health professional or mental health professional with experience in the treatment of eating disorders. You can help make an appointment. You can even offer to go along.

Causes

The causes of the episodes of eating disorder are not known. But certain genes, how your body works, long-term, the diet and the presence of other mental health conditions increase your risk.

Risk factors

Binge eating disorder is more common in women than in men. People of any age can have episodes of eating disorder, but it often begins in adolescence or early 20s.

Factors that may increase your risk of episodes of eating disorder include:

  • The history of the family. You are much more likely to have an eating disorder if their parents or siblings have or had an eating disorder. This may point to genes that are broadcast in your family that increase the risk of having an eating disorder.
  • Slimming diets. Many people with episodes of eating disorder have a history of diet. The diet or the limitation of calories throughout the day can trigger an urge to binge eat.
  • Mental health conditions. Many people who have episodes of eating disorder feel bad about themselves and their abilities and accomplishments. The triggers of binge eating may include stress, poor self-image, and certain foods. Certain cases, can also be triggers, for example, being at a party, having the time of inactivity or in your car.

Complications

Mental health conditions, and physical problems that may occur from binge eating. The complications of binge-eating disorder may include:

  • You do not feel comfortable or not is able to enjoy his life.
  • Problems functioning at work, in your personal life or in social situations.
  • Isolating or feeling isolated from others socially.
  • The increase of weight.
  • Medical conditions related to weight gain. These may include joint problems, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), poor nutrition, and some sleep-related breathing disorders.

Mental health conditions that are often associated with excessive consumption of eating disorder include:

  • Depression.
  • Anxiety.
  • Substance use disorders.
  • Suicidal thoughts and behavior.

Prevention

If you have a child with binge eating behaviors:

  • Model of acceptance of the body, regardless of body shape or size. To make it clear that the diet or the restriction of unhealthy foods, unless there is a diagnosis of food allergy.
  • Talk with your child's healthcare provider about any concerns. The health care provider may be in a good position to identify the first symptoms of an eating disorder and help you to get an expert in the treatment immediately. The provider may also recommend useful resources that you can use to support your child.

Diagnosis

To diagnose episodes of eating disorder, your health care professional may recommend a mental health evaluation. This includes talking about your feelings and eating habits with a mental health professional. Locate a mental health professional with experience in the treatment of eating disorders.

Your healthcare provider may also want you to have other tests to check for health problems that can be caused by the excessive consumption of eating disorder. These can include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart problems, diabetes, gastroesophageal reflux disease , malnutrition, electrolyte imbalances, and some sleep-related breathing disorders. Tests may include:

  • A physical exam. With your permission, the exam may include getting to your weight.
  • Blood and urine tests.
  • A visit with a specialist in sleep disorders.

Treatment

The goal for the treatment of episodes of eating disorder it is healthy, regular eating habits. Due to binge eating often involves the shame, the poor self-image, and other negative emotions, the treatment also addresses these and other mental health disorders, such as depression. By getting help for the intake, you can learn to feel more in control of their food.

The treatment of episodes of eating disorder can be carried out by a team of specialists. The team may include physicians and other health professionals, mental health professionals, and dietitians, all with experience in eating disorders.

Talk therapy

Talk therapy, also called psychotherapy, can help you to learn how to change unhealthy habits for healthy ones and reduce binge eating. Talk therapy can be individual or in group sessions. Examples of the types of psychotherapy that can help binge eating disorder include:

  • The cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT can help you to better cope with the problems that can cause the intake, such as negative feelings about your body or a depressed mood. The CBT also may give you a sense of control over their behavior and help to get the healthy-eating patterns. A form of CBT improved the cognitive-behavioral therapy ( CBT -E) is specifically designed for the treatment of eating disorders.
  • Integrative cognitive-affective therapy (ICAT). This type of psychotherapy can be helpful for adults with episodes of eating disorder. This therapy can help to change the emotions and behaviors that trigger binge eating.
  • Dialectical behavior therapy. This type of psychotherapy can help you learn behavioral skills to help cope with stress, manage your emotions and improve their relationships with others. These skills can reduce the desire to binge eat.

Drugs

Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (Vyvanse) is a medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This is the first drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of moderate to severe binge eating disorder, but only on the adults. Because it is a stimulant, this medication can be habit-forming and the poor use. The common side effects are dry mouth and difficulty sleeping, but more serious side effects can occur.

Examples of other types of medications that can help reduce the symptoms of binge eating disorder include certain medicines to control seizures and certain antidepressants.

Lifestyle and home remedies

Along with obtaining the help of a professional, you can take these steps of self-care as part of your treatment plan:

  • Stay with your treatment. Don't skip therapy sessions. If you have a meal plan, make your best effort to stay with him. Don't let setbacks keep that to continue with the treatment.
  • Stay away from weight loss diets. Trying to diet can lead to more binge eating, leading to a vicious cycle that is hard to break.
  • Eat regularly. For example, eating every 2 to 3 hours to try to break the limit, then the binge cycle.
  • Plan ahead for the triggering situations. Being around certain foods can trigger binge food for some people. Plan what to do when you are around food that are tempting.
  • Get the proper nutrients. Just because you may be eating a lot during the binge eating does not mean that you are eating the types of foods that have all the nutrients you need. Ask your health care professional if you need to adjust your diet to get the essential vitamins and minerals.
  • Stay connected. Don't isolate yourself from caring family members and friends who want to see you get healthy. Surround yourself with people who have your best interests at heart.
  • Stay active. Ask your health care professional what type of physical activity is the best for you.

Alternative medicine

Most of the dietary supplements and herbal products designed to decrease appetite or aid in weight loss are not effective and can be used by people with eating disorders. Natural does not always mean security. Some weight loss supplements or herbs that can have serious side effects and dangerously interact with other medications.

Before using any dietary supplement or herbal, to talk about the possible risks and benefits with your health care professional.

Coping and support

Living with an eating disorder can be difficult. Here are some tips to help you cope:

  • Enjoy with care. And living with the treatment of an eating disorder is very hard. Often other people don't understand what is going on. Be gentle with yourself, even if you don't have success with the treatment plan right away. Try finding communities where people are able to support their efforts.
  • Identify situations that can trigger the problem of eating behavior. The identification of these factors can help to develop a plan of action to deal with them.
  • Look for positive role models. To find models that you do not accidentally add to your body dissatisfaction and pressure to eat in ways that are unhealthy. Remember that models, actors and influencers are on display in the media or in social media often do not represent healthy and realistic bodies.
  • Find a trusted relative or friend. Find someone to talk to about what is going on.
  • Find healthy ways to take care of yourself. Do something just for fun or to relax, such as yoga, meditation or a walk.
  • Consider writing in a journal about their feelings, and behaviors. The journal can make you more aware of your feelings and actions, and how they are related.
  • Visit trusted sites of internet. Examples of organizations that offer support for people affected by eating disorders, which include the National eating Disorders Association (NEDA). Families Empowered And Supporting Treatment of eating Disorders (F. E. A. S. T.) offers support to families.

Get support

If you have episodes of eating disorder, you and your family may find support groups helpful for the encouragement, hope and advice on how to cope. Support group members can understand what is going on, because they have been there. Ask your health care professional or mental health professional about how to find a group in your area.

Preparing for your appointment

Here's some information to help you prepare for your appointment. Consider asking a family member or friend to go with you. Someone who goes with you can help you remember the key points, and, with your permission, to give extra information about your situation.

What you can do

Before your appointment, make a list of:

  • Symptoms. Include any that do not seem to be related to the reason for your appointment.
  • Key of the personal information. Include any major stresses or recent life changes.
  • All of the medicines you are taking. Include herbs, vitamins, or other supplements, and dosage.
  • A typical day of eating. Make a list of what you eat in a couple of days to help your health care professional or mental health professional to understand your eating habits.
  • Questions to ask your health professional or mental health professional.

Questions may include:

  • What treatments are available, and which do you suggest?
  • If the medicine is a part of the treatment, is available as a generic drug?
  • Are there brochures or other printed material I can have? What sites do you recommend?

Feel free to ask questions during your appointment.

What to expect from your doctor

Your health care professional or mental health professional is likely to ask you questions, such as:

  • What does your typical daily food intake look like?
  • Do you eat much larger than usual amounts of food or to eat until you are too full?
  • Do you feel that your eating is out of control?
  • Have you tried to lose weight? If so, how?
  • What do you think about food often?
  • Do you eat, even when you're full or not hungry?
  • Do you ever eat in secret?
  • Do you feel depressed, ashamed, or guilty about eating?
  • Do you ever make yourself vomit to get rid of the food that you have eaten?
  • Are you worried about your weight?
  • Are you physically active? What types of physical activity or exercise you do and how often?

Be prepared to answer questions, so that you have time to discuss what is most important to you.

The symptoms and treatment of episodes of eating disorder