Binge eating disorder is associated with obesity. Binges may result from any number of factors but are frequently set-off by stressful situations and will most commonly occur in the late afternoon or evening. It is important to screen for binge eating disorder since treatment of this disorder may take precedence over treatment of the obesity. Some studies, however, suggest that the obesity and binge eating disorder can be treated concurrently. Although you may have suffered with this disorder for years and you may feel alone, you are not.
Treatment is generally very helpful in reducing or eliminating the binge episodes.
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