What Does Binge Eating mean

[thinblueline 63]

Can someone please tell me what exactly is "binge eating" does it mean you eat then force yourself to throw up , is it something you do such as eat as much as you can until youre almost sick , i know nothing about this disease and i want to know as much as i can because i will be that much better off , i would really like to know is why does ther stomach make growling noise does that mean youre hungry ? ☘️

[liveaboard15 1,292]

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/binge-eating-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20353627

[thinblueline 63]

thank you but i am trying to make a connection with people on here in that they can answer some questions i have thanks again.

[thinblueline 63]

i just read what BED is it said some of the psychiatric conditions are:

• PTSD Depression
• Bipolar disorder

Now i know why i was relieved of my duties from the state police, I am surprised i made it through the academy i guess i am willing to be open to this eating disorder because if i keep fighting it i know i will fail because its rather obvious i have it the way i eat i wasn't GOING TO Share this but , i will i used to stick my finger down my throat for no other reason other than because i could NOT because i wanted to either i don't know i just want to feel better physically i am tired of living in this body i barely leave the house unless i have to like a Drs appt at the Veterans hospital or the chiropractor otherwise I'm in the house which gives me all timer to eat , the wife is at work 10 hrs.' a day so i have all kinds of freedom anyway that's a portion of my story.

[liveaboard15 1,292]

45 minutes ago, thinblueline said:

thank you but i am trying to make a connection with people on here in that they can answer some questions i have thanks again.

you asked "Can someone please tell me what exactly is "binge eating" Keyword there is EXACTLY.. So i provided you with a medical definition on what EXACTLY it is... You didnt ask for peoples experience with it or a personal definition... You probably just want someone to talk to regarding it. if so then great. I tried to help by providing you the exact definition. Have a great day...

[thinblueline 63]

You did help more then you know. you seem offended please don't be it wasn't my intent to, i apologize.

[GradyCat 3,692]

Some key points about Binge Eating Disorder:

A disorder involving frequent consumption of large amounts of food, and uncontrollable eating.

Common (More than 200,000 cases per year in US)

Treatable by a medical professional

Doesn't require lab test or imaging

Can last several months or years

Common for ages 18-35

More common in females

Family history may increase likelihood

If you think this might be an issue for you, again, I recommend you seek counseling to deal with these issues BEFORE you undergo Weight Loss Surgery.

[suzannethemom 121]

I struggled with BED for about six years before I got help. It does not include forced vomiting. That is bulimia. The most difficult part of the disorder for me to overcome was the cycle of overeating at night, followed by food restriction the following day and self-loathing thoughts. It was a roller coaster of emotional eating. I had intense therapy called EMDR to help heal childhood traumas and deal with depression. Once I discovered the root of the problem or “triggers” for overeating, I was able to face it and fix it.