Binge eating disorder is a serious eating disorder which involves frequently eating large portions of food in a short amount of time, often with the feeling to be unable to stop eating or have no control over it, and feeling upset, ashamed or guilty afterwards.
Sources:
- Mayo Clinic: Binge-eating disorder. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/binge-eating-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20353627 (accessed 30. July 2020)
- NHS UK: Binge eating disorder: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/binge-eating/ (accessed 30. July 2020)
- NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Binge Eating Disorder. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/binge-eating-disorder/definition-facts (accessed 30. July 2020)
