Binge eating disorder (BED) is a type of eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of uncontrollable overeating, or bingeing. During a binge, a person typically eats a large amount of food in a short period of time and experiences a sense of loss of control over their eating. Binge eating is often accompanied by feelings of guilt, shame, and distress, and people with BED may try to hide their behavior or eat in secret.