Compulsive Overeating Disorder


Compulsive Overeating Disorder is also referred to as Binge Eating Disorder. It is also very similiar to Bulimia Nervosa. It is characterized by an addiction to food. An individual who suffers from compulsive overating disorder will have times of uncontrolled eating or bingeing. There is often a period of guilt that follows.


Compulsive Overeating Disorder Characteristics

• May fulfill all the diagnostic critia for Bulimia Nervosa except for the regular purging.
  
• Will either binge on large amounts of food or snack continuously throughout the day.
  
• May be obsessed with food by thinking about it continuously.
  
• Food becomes a form of comfort to help with depression and feelings.
  
• Usually results in the person being overweight or obese. Some may be of normal weight if they go through periods of 'binge-free' days.
  
• May express frustration with weight and not being able to control urges around food.
  

Compulsive Overeating Disorder Causes

There is often an emotional link to compulsive overeating. The person might have a distorted vision of their own body image and often has low self-esteem. Compulsive overeating disorder is often triggered by a void or a stressful incident. This void is filled with an addiction to food where sufferers are often looking for love and attention to also help fill the void that they contain.

Compulsive overeating disorder is a serious eating disorder. They are many medical complications that can arise. If you or some you know if suffereing from compulsive overating disorder, please consult a physician right away.

EatingDisordersOnline.com does not make recommendations for compulsive overeating disorder treatment nor dispense medical advice; only a physician is qualified to determine the proper treatment for any patient. We present the following information for general eductional purposes.