People with binge eating disorder can get sick because they may not be getting the right nutrients. They usually eat large amounts of fats and sugars, which don't have a lot of vitamins or minerals. People with binge eating disorder are usually very upset by their binge eating and may become very depressed. People who are obese and also have binge eating disorder are at risk for diabetes high blood pressure high blood cholesterol levels gallbladder disease heart disease certain types of cancer. Most people with binge eating disorder have tried to control it on their own, but have not been able to control it for very long.
Some people miss work, school, or social activities to binge eat.
Persons who are obese with binge eating disorder often feel bad about themselves and may avoid social gatherings. Most people who binge eat, whether they are obese or not, feel ashamed and try to hide their problem. Often they become so good at hiding it that even close friends and family members don't know they binge eat. People who are not overweight should avoid dieting because it sometimes makes their binge eating worse. These are unhealthy ways to try to change your body shape and weight.