Bills Wire: Eating disorders are more than extremes, and more common than you think Why are eating disorders often misunderstood? Many struggle, few are diagnosed: The reality of eating disorders ... Eating disorders are more than extremes, and more common than you think Overview Binge-eating disorder is a serious condition.

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It always involves feeling like you're not able to stop eating. It also often involves eating much larger than usual amounts of food. Almost everyone overeats on occasion, such as having seconds or thirds of a holiday meal. But regularly feeling that eating is out of control and eating an unusually large amount of food may be symptoms of ...

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Binge-eating disorder Diagnosis To diagnose binge-eating disorder, your healthcare professional may recommend a mental health evaluation. This includes talking about your feelings and eating habits with a mental health professional. Look for a mental health professional with expertise in treating eating disorders.