Yes there are factors that can trigger binge eating disorders such as low self esteem, body dysmorphic syndrome, a habit of compulsive eating, etc which are all rooted as a psychological disorders.
Binge-eating disorder and compulisve-over-eating disorders are the newest "eating disorders" to be added to the medical lists.
There are several different kinds of eating disorders, including: bulimia, anorexia, and binge eating. If one suffers from these eating disorders, it is suggested one seek help from a therapist and/or doctor.
Binge eating can be considered associated with addictions. Binge eating usually consists of a lack of self-control around food, the person first eating mass amounts of food and then throwing it up later.
Binge Eating and Compulsive Overeating are types of eating disorders. http://www.medicinenet.com/binge_eating_disorder/page2.htm#what That website includes great information to help you learn more.
There are two eating disorders to some people: anorexia and bulimia. Anorexia and bulimia are not eating and eating a lot of food and then getting rid of it. But the only one that could cause obesity is binge, which is to eat and eat and eat until you're completely full. DON'T BINGE!
There are far more than 3 eating disroders out there. The three most common are anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating / compulsive over eating.
Clinics for binge eating can vary from location to location. It's best to discuss the situation with a family doctor, who can then refer a patient to a counselor or an eating disorders group.
Hmmm... I think you can stop binge eating by not skipping your meals, and not restrict yourself from eating junk food. E.g. Eating vegetables, fruits, and all the other healthy food all the time can trigger binge eating on junk food. Keeping your diet balanced is the best way to go :)
They are separte eating disorders, but do have a common thread. Binge eating is where a person "binges" often. A binge is where a person consume large amounts (to the tune of hundreds to thousands) of calories in a very short amount of time. Impulsive eating is where a person sees or thinks of a food and they just randomly decides to eat it.
Anorexic--Starvation Bulimic--Throwing up everything you eat Binge eating- when you eat and eat and not feel full
-Anorexia Nervosa -Bulimia Nervosa -Binge Eating disorder -orthorexia Just to name a few. There are many many more.
Though many mental disorders can have physical side effects, and eating disorder is one of the only mental disorders that is also an actual physical disorder. Eating disorders often rob the body of essential nurtients (for disorders like bulimia and anorexia). Starvation and physical abuse (like laxatives, purging, and excessive exercise) can wreak havoc on the body. Other eating disorders contribute to poor butrition (binge eating, compulsive-over-eating, for example) and can lead to obesity-related health problems like diabetes.