BINGE EATING DISORDER "Signs and Symptoms" To date, there has
been some degree of confusion as to what exactly the term "binge
eating" really means. Although the professional community still
has yet to define [or quantify] what constitutes a binge-eating
episode, it's reasonable to assume the signs and symptoms listed
below are a good barometer of what is characteristic binge
eating. In many respects, Binge Eating Disorder [BED] is similar
to Bulimia without the compensatory behaviors. In addition, the
term compulsive overeating may be "interchangeable" with BED -
although some compulsive overeaters have a pattern of eating
constantly ["grazing"] rather than experiencing episodes of
binge eating per se. Signs and symptoms Binge Eating /
Compulsive Overeating [COE] - Preoccupation with food. - Rapid
consumption of food in significant excess of nutritional need -
Sneaking or hoarding food - even immediately after meals. -
Feeling ashamed or fearful when confronted about the problem. -
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