Have you ever heard of BED - Binge eating disorder?

Have you ever heard of BED - Binge eating disorder? What is the relevance of this Binge eating disorder to our diet fads?

 
Well by the way Binge eating disorder (BED), is a psychiatric disorder which shows the following symptoms:

1. Periodically does not exercise control over consumption of food.
2. Eats an unusually large amount of food at one time -- more than a normal person would eat in the same amount of time.
3. Eats much more quickly during binge episodes than during normal eating episodes.
4. Eats until physically uncomfortable and physically feels like they're on the verge of throwing up due to the outrageous amount of food just consumed.
5. Eats when depressed, sad, or bored.
6. Eats large amounts of food even when not really hungry.
7. Usually eats alone during binge eating episodes, in order to avoid discovery of the disorder.
8. Often eats alone during periods of normal eating, owing to feelings of embarrassment about food.
9. Feels disgusted, depressed, or guilty after binge eating.

Most people with this problem are either overweight or obese, but take note anybody of normal weight can also have this disorder. Binge eating disorder is twice as common among women as among men. The disorder is found in all ethno-cultural and racial populations.
 

The trigger point can be emotion such as happiness, anger, sadness or boredom. Impulsive behavior and certain other emotional problems can be more common in people with binge eating disorder. However, many people also claim that bingeing occurs regardless of their mood.
 

It is also unclear whether dieting and binge eating are related. Some studies show that about half of all people with binge eating disorder had binge episodes before they started to diet.
 

Researchers also say that binge eating disorder is more common among competitive athletes such as swimmers or gymnasts whose body form is regularly on public display. Affected athletes in these sports tend to compare their own bodies in a negative way with those of their teammates.
 

Researchers also are looking into how brain chemicals and metabolism affect binge eating disorder, but this study is in its early stages.
 

Binge eating is associated with perfectionism.
 

People who are not overweight should avoid dieting because it sometimes makes their binge eating worse. Dieting here means skipping meals, not eating enough food each day, or avoiding certain kinds of food, such as carbohydrates or fats. Many people with binge eating disorder are obese and have health problems because of their weight. People with binge eating disorder who are obese may find it harder to stay in a weight-loss program. 

These people may also loose less weight than other people, and may regain weight more quickly due to a slowing of the metabolism. (This can be worse when they also have problems like depression, trouble controlling their behavior, and problems dealing with other people.) These people may need treatment for binge eating disorder before they try to lose weight. Dieting is usually not successful for those with BED, as they will usually gain back all of the weight lost, and sometimes more. Those with BED have more difficulty adhering to traditional weight-loss treatment.

 
People with binge eating disorder, whether or not they want to lose weight, should get help from health professionals including physicians, nutritionists, psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers or by attending 12-step Overeaters Anonymous meetings. Even those who are not overweight are usually upset by their binge eating, and treatment can help them.

 
There are several different ways to treat binge eating disorder. Cognitive-behavioral therapy teaches people how to keep track of their eating and change their unhealthy eating habits. It also teaches them how to change the way they act in tough situations. Interpersonal psychotherapy helps people look at their relationships with friends and family and make changes in problem areas. Drug therapy, such as antidepressants, may be helpful for some people.
 

Researchers are still trying to find the treatment that is the most helpful in controlling binge eating disorder. The methods mentioned here seem to be equally helpful. For people who are overweight, a weight-loss program that also offers treatment for eating disorders might be the best choice.

But always remember that self discipline is always a good factor to help you attain your goal in your weight loss program.