In simple terms, binge eating means consuming large amounts of food, with a feeling like you can’t stop. The concept is very similar to binge watching a series, where you keep on moving to the next episode, without stopping. According to Cleveland Clinic, Binge eating disorder (BED) is a behavioral disorder characterized by chronic, compulsive overeating.
For someone who’s suffering from binge eating disorder, it can feel like they’re being controlled by emotions to eat more. While binge eating once in a while may not be called a disorder, if it happens once a week or more, you may be suffering from it, as noted by Cleveland Clinic.
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