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BINGE EATING DISORDER

A serious eating issue that involves frequently consuming unusually large amounts of food in a short period of time and feeling out of control and unable to stop urges to eat.

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Binge eating disorder is the most prevalent eating disorder in adults.

Binge eating disorder affects more adult women than men, with most individuals being overweight or obese. Risk factors for binge eating disorder include a family history of an eating disorder, a history of dieting, and psychological struggles such as stress and poor body image. Children, adolescents, and adults who are average weight can also experience binge eating disorder.

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Common signs and symptoms include:



  • Eating unusually large amounts of food in a discrete period of time, such as two hours
  • Feeling that your eating behavior is out of control
  • Eating when you’re full or not hungry
  • Eating rapidly during binge episodes
  • Eating until you’re uncomfortably full
  • Frequently eating alone or in secret
  • Feeling depressed, disgusted, ashamed, guilty, or upset about your eating
  • Frequently dieting, possibly without weight loss

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When left untreated, binge eating may persist for years.

Binge eating disorder has a good prognosis when the right treatment is used in counseling. Without effective treatment, many of the issues associated with binge eating have the potential of becoming worse.

Some issues associated with binge eating disorder are:



  • Obesity (and related medical issues)
  • Isolation
  • Reduced quality of life
  • Difficulties with social functioning

Feel more in control of your eating.

Counseling and therapy at Wellness Grove…

Our clinicians are competent in helping individuals reduce binging episodes and achieve healthy eating habits. Among the many approaches that we can integrate into treatment are education, cognitive behavioral therapy, and specific techniques related to reducing negative emotions (such as shame) and promoting positive experiences (such as having a positive self-image). We believe that you have the power to change how you think, feel, perceive, and experience your eating habits.

Our in-person (outpatient) counseling services are offered in Canton OH (near Akron, North Canton, and Massillon). We also offer telemental health sessions to all Ohio residents.

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