Many people think of anorexia nervosa when they think of eating disorders but these illnesses are much more complicated than they appear.

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Binge eating disorder differs from over-eating and is closely related to body shape, weight, and a greater psychiatric comorbidity.

If you find yourself consuming large quantities of food and feel unable to stop even if you feel quite full, then you may have binge eating disorder or BED.

Binge eating disorder (BED) is characterized by eating large quantities of food and feel powerless to stop. Those who binge eat might eat when not hungry or feel uncomfortably full. Many people with BED are overweight, however it is possible to have ...