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Behavioural Effects - Binge Eating

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  • An overwhelming sense of lack of control regarding eating behaviour
  • Eating more rapidly than normal
  • Periods of uncontrolled, impulsive or continuous eating whereby a person may consume many thousands of calories, often to the point of feeling uncomfortably full
  • Eating when not physically hungry
  • Repeated episodes of binge eating which often results in feelings of shame or guilt
  • Eating in secret
  • Avoiding social situations, particularly those involving food.
  • Eating ‘normal’ quantities in social settings, and gorging when alone

Last revision date: Monday, 06 February 2012 10:47

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