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Compulsive eating, also often called compulsive over-eating, is a type of an eating disorder. It is characterized by an over-eating (bingeing) food habit. People will begin to eat secretively or even non-stop, even when the person is not actually hungry. Many become overweight and develop obesity-related health conditions (heart problems, Diabetes, ect.) Their latent depression then blooms.
Compulsions/addictions of this sort begin as mechanisms to cope with overwhelming feelings. The (eating) behavior starts in order to soothe, comfort and partially anesthetise, but eventually makes the person's life unmanageable. The behavior takes on a life of its own and the person cannot seem to stop it, regardless of the fact that they know exactly how much damage it is causing. The addict is not unaware of calories, carbohydrates and portion control. They simply can. not. stop.
Compulsive eaters have powerful tools available to them for living a saner life, if they get themselves to a 12-step meeting, immediately. Groups like CEA-HOW, OA and FA know exactly how you feel. They are peers, not pros.
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How does a compulsive eating disorder affect one's life?
A compulsive eating disorder can affect one's life by affecting one's mental state and self esteem. It can also affect one's social life. One can also experience serious health issues from a compulsive eating disorder.
How do you determine you have an eating disorder?
It depends upon the eating disorder. There are different signs for each of the eating disorders. Anorexia, Bulimia, bing eating disorder, and compulsive overeating are all different.
Symptoms of this eating disorder might include being overweight and feelings of poor self -control during excessive overeating?
With symptoms like that, a person may be suffering from a binge-eating disorder, a compulsive-over-eating disorder, or an emotional eating disorder.
What disorder is characterized by recurring unwanted thoughts followed by certain repetitive behaviors?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
Can you get obsessive compulsive disorder from staphylococcus?
No. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder.
What are three types of eating disorders?
Binge disorder, compulsive eating disorder, anorexia? i know for sure the first two ar correct.
Which eating disorder is most associated with the personality and behavior of obsessive-compulsive and perfectionism?
anorexia nervosa
What eating disorder is linked to obesity?
compulsive over-eating and anything laced with binge eating large amounts over an extended time period
Is there an eating disorder where a person eats way to much?
Yes, that's usually a common sign of compulsive overeating or binge eating.
What is the difference between a diet and a eating disorder?
An eating disorder is a compulsive omission or inclusion with food that manifests itself with the mind of a person. A diet is a temporary omission or inclusion for a specific goal in mind. A diet is a normal thing whereas an eating disorder is not.
What is the eating disorder when you eat a vast amount of food in a short time?
It is known as 'B.E.D', or 'Binge Eating Disorder' (also called Compulsive Overeating). It is an official eating disorder listed in the DSM-IV.
Why eating disorder cause diabetes?
Bulimia and obsessive compulsive eating can cause diabeties because of the large amount of sugar being consumed
