Bingeing also happens in an eating disorder known as bulimia . In bulimia, foods like chocolates, cakes or biscuits are avoided, except during binges. Bingeing makes you feel fat, guilty and ashamed. You try to get rid of the food by being sick or using laxatives. It usually doesn t make much difference to your weight, but can damage your health and take up a lot of time and energy.
Some people have both anorexic and bulimic symptoms.
If you are worried about your weight or feel you may have an eating disorder, you should get some help. You could start by talking to a family member, teacher, school nurse, counsellor, social worker, or your family doctor. Your family doctor or practice nurse is the best person to give you basic information and advice on diet and weight. If you need more specialist help, they can refer you. They may suggest that you see a professional at your local child and family mental health service.