Binge Eating Disorder
Frequently consuming unusually large amounts of food in one sitting and feeling that eating behavior is out of control.
Cluster Number:
Wiki Number: W022
Diagnosis: Binge Eating Disorder
US Patients: 3.5% young women
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Symptoms: eating faster and/or more than normal; no purging; often interspersed with rigid dieting
Progression: overweight, depressed people, low self-esteem; childhood obesity; 41% heritability
Causes: abused childhood leading to low self-esteem
Medications: lisdexamphetamine; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
Therapies:
Youtube Video: Binge Eating Disorder
Amazon or Library Book:
The Binge Cure
Amazon or Library Book: Stop Eating Your Heart Out
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Click the book to link or order from Amazon.
Support Group: bingeeatinghope.com, free-online
Contact your local Social Security office for possible Disability Benefits through their Disability Determination Services,
Section 12.13.
4 CURRENT ARTICLES
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The world-wide medical research
reports chosen for each diagnosis
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PubMed article’s summary-abstract.
- Can we effectively manage binge eating disorder with pharmacotherapy?by Phillipa Hay on November 21, 2024
INTRODUCTION: Pharmacological and other treatments for binge eating disorder (BED) predate its inclusion as the third main eating disorder in the 2013 DSM-5. Currently, second in line to psychological therapy are psychotropics such as antidepressants, anticonvulsants and stimulants.
- Changes in Emotion Regulation During the Course of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: Effects on Non-Suicidal Self-Injury and Binge Eating Across Two Samplesby Lauren M Harris on November 20, 2024
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) has demonstrated effectiveness in reducing harmful behaviours associated with emotion dysregulation, including non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and binge eating. It has been hypothesized that the effects of DBT on NSSI and binge eating are the result of improvements in emotion regulation (ER); however, the extent to which changes in ER account for reductions in these behaviours is unclear. The present study leverages two unique clinical samples to examine the...
- The Dutch Body Shape Questionnaire among patients with binge-eating disorder: psychometrics and norms of the full version (BSQ34) and the short version (BSQ8C)by Bernou Melisse on November 19, 2024
CONCLUSION: The results indicated that both versions of the BSQ appeared suitable to screen for body-shape dissatisfaction among patients with binge-eating disorder. The BSQ34 supplies valuable information on the various types of concerns respondents have, which are critical to consider in clinical settings; the BSQ8C is recommended as a short screening tool.
- Examining the Efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Treating Obesity, Obesity-Related Eating Disorders, and Diabetes Mellitusby Antoine Aoun on November 18, 2024
Mindfulness is the practice of focusing one's attention and energy on the present moment with an accepting attitude and an open mindset. Its adoption is increasingly utilized in addressing health concerns, particularly in the realm of nutrition. Mindful eating seeks to adjust disordered eating patterns by cultivating intentional awareness of the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of eating. Mindfulness techniques may involve meditation, breathing exercises, and simply being more attentive...