Compulsive Overeating

Compulsive Overeaters are often caught in the vicious cycle of binge eating and depression. They often use food as a coping mechanism to deal with their feelings. Binge eating temporarily relieves the stress of these feelings, but is unfortunately followed by feelings of guilt, shame, disgust, and depression. Binge eating, like Bulimia, often occurs in secret. It is not uncommon for Compulsive Overeaters to eat normally or restrictively in front of others and then make up for eating less by bingeing in secret. For other Compulsive Overeaters, binges consist of “grazing” on foods all day long. Similar to Anorexics and Bulimics, Compulsive Overeaters are constantly struggling and unhappy with their weight. The number on the scale often determines how they feel about themselves. Medical complications can also be severe and even life threatening for Compulsive Overeaters.

Medical complications from the Compulsive Overeating behavior can be severe and even life threatening for Compulsive Overeaters. Diabetes, hypertension and cardiac problems are just a few of the dangerous complications of Compulsive Overeating.

Eating disorders can be fatal, therefore it is imperative to seek help.

Where would one go to find help?

• See your primary care physician or gynecologist immediately
• See a board certified psychiatrist.
• Seek counseling from a licensed psychotherapist.
• Seek a support group for persons suffering from eating disorders.

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