Binge eating disorder is a mental health condition that affects a person’s attitude and behavior towards food, resulting in harmful consequences for their physical and mental health. Those with this disorder tend to consume large amounts of food within a short period of time and feel a lack of control over their eating during these binges. If you or someone you know experiences symptoms such as eating very quickly, eating beyond fullness, eating when not hungry, hiding food or feeling terrible after binging, it may be indicative of binge eating disorder.

To receive a diagnosis for the disorder, at least three of the aforementioned symptoms must occur once a week for three months or more. Unlike other eating disorders like bulimia, individuals with binge eating disorder do not attempt to purge or correct their overeating behaviors.

Counselling can be an effective treatment option for those with binge eating disorder. Cognitive-behavioral counselling (CBT) and modified dialectical behavior counselling (DBT) are two types of counselling that can be beneficial for those with binge eating disorder. 

The experienced team at Hypoworry Online Counselling works with individuals who have binge eating disorder, offering personalized treatment plans based on individual needs.