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      [Noun]  | "binge eating" 


      1: an act or pattern of excessive or compulsive consumption of food; specifically : uncontrolled compulsive eating especially as a symptom of bulimia or binge eating disorder


      Origin: 1959 ;

      [Noun]  | "binge eating disorder" 


      1: an eating disorder characterized by recurring episodes of binge eating accompanied by a sense of lack of control and often negative feelings about oneself but without intervening periods of compensatory behavior (as self-induced vomiting, purging by laxatives, fasting, or prolonged exercise) —abbreviation BED


      Origin: 1981 ;

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      1: Eating as much as you can , usually done when one is really depressed and feels empty inside. Binge eating distracts from emotional pain for a short time. This is a real problem and IS NOT occurring just because people have no self control. This is because people are driven to distract themselves from serious emotional stress in their lives. THEY NEED HELP. BE A FRIEND.

        * e.g.,  ... After he dumped me, I started binge eating. I ate everything I could find in the cupboard. 

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      1: a form of eating disorder that is the opposite of anorexia.

        * e.g.,  ... she really has to stop binge eating if shes ever going to lose weight 


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      2: when an individual eats huge quanities of food and calories in a very short time

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      1: A disorder where an individual eats an excessive amount of food in a short period of time and during these episodes feels as if they have no control. A lot of people describe it as a compulsion, binge eating disorder is an illness which is often overlooked and even ignored. It is a lot like bulimia but the individual doesnt participate in activities to 'rid themselves' of the food. This does not mean they don't feel guilt or regret.

        * e.g.,  ... Binge eating disorder is also known as BED 

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      1: Something I have.

        * e.g.,  ... My family: *switches off the internet* 


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      2: No, it's not lack of control.

        * e.g.,  ... Me: I'm bored 


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      3: No, it's not eating as much as you can.

        * e.g.,  ... Me: *starts binge eating* Life lesson: don't switch off the internet or binge eating disorder will happen 


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      4: No, it doesn't include guilt or regret (when eating). People who have this disorder might be:


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      5: Depressed


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      6: other important mental health issues


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      7: Bored (like me)


       [ "Binge eating disorder" ]

      8: or others

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