Do you have a tendency to overeat at times? When you overeat do you realize that you are eating more than you should have? If the answers to these are yes, then the chances are that you are one among many that are suffering from a most common disorder which is known as binge eating disorder. The chances are that if you are suffering from this disorder then you may be eating large amount of food even when you are not hungry. It can be embarrassing for you to have food with others because of the quantities that you consume.
Binge eating disorder is a very common eating disorder especially in women as compared to men. Not only obese people suffer from this disorder, many people with normal weight may also be victims of binge eating disorder. People indulging in binge eating may have gained weight early in life and may also gain and lose weight cyclically.
It is observed that binge eating disorder leads to depression in people and they become susceptible to most of the stress related problems and may even develop suicidal instincts.
There is yet another eating disorder called Bulimia Nervosa of which binge eating disorder is a part. People suffering from bulimia nervosa however try to control their body weight by throwing up what they consumed and / or exercising extensively. Though this manages to keep the weight under control, it is not an appropriate way to lose weight.
People eating excessively especially when they are not hungry should seek the advice of a heath professional to find out if they are a victim of this disorder. If the disorder is confirmed it can be cured with the help of drugs and psychological assistance from psychiatrist, psychologist, or clinical social counselor.