Discover the truth about Binge Eating Disorder—the most common yet often overlooked eating disorder affecting millions. In this video, we’ll explore how BED can impact anyone, regardless of body size, and why shame and stigma keep many sufferers from seeking help. You’ll learn the clear, evidence-based criteria clinicians use to diagnose BED, including the hallmark of recurrent episodes of consuming large amounts of food within a short period, feelings of loss of control, and associated behaviors such as eating rapidly or in secret. We’ll also delve into the latest understanding of what drives BED—from brain circuits that govern reward and fullness signals to the role of stress and past trauma—and highlight the most effective treatments available. Learn how Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), and the FDA-approved medication Vyvanse® (lisdexamfetamine) can help reduce binge episodes and restore a healthier relationship with food. If you or someone you care about struggles with uncontrollable overeating and the accompanying guilt, you’re not alone—and there is hope. Watch now to gain practical insights, find out when to seek professional support, and take the first step toward recovery from Binge Eating Disorder. #BingeEatingDisorder #EatingDisorderAwareness #BEDRecovery #MentalHealthMatters
00:00Did you know that binge eating disorder is the most prevalent eating disorder?
00:05Yet despite this, it remains underdiagnosed.
00:10Binge eating disorder cannot be diagnosed merely by its appearance.
00:15While the majority of patients with binge eating disorder are overweight, many are not.
00:21And patients with binge eating disorder are often reluctant to seek help.
00:25Because of the stigma and shame associated with the disease, this makes the condition often overlooked.
00:37Binge eating disorder is diagnosed by specific criteria.
00:40To make a diagnosis, a patient should have bouts of eating large amounts of food in a short period of time once per week for at least three months.
00:53For example, they may eat 3,000 to 4,500 calories in a period as short as two hours.
01:02And this is often associated with three of the following.
01:07Eating at a high rate of speed.
01:09Eating till they feel uncomfortable.
01:12Eating when they're not hungry.
01:14Eating alone because of embarrassment.
01:18And feeling bad about eating after they finish.
01:21The goal standard for diagnosis is careful clinical evaluation.
01:31Doctors ask questions in relation to patients' eating habits, their body image, their mood, and other emotional states.
01:40The eating disorder examination questionnaire is often used to help make a diagnosis.
01:46The origin of this disease is not clear.
01:50Several hypotheses have been proposed.
01:54It is believed there may be a disturbance in the fullness signals, the impulse control system, or the reward system in the brain.
02:07People with binge eating disorder often have a history of trauma, or PTSD, or physical abuse, or have suffered violence in the past.
02:1894% of people with binge eating disorder have associated psychological conditions.
02:25Patients are often found to have lifetime mood disorders, intermittent explosive mood disorder, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and disorders involving impulse control.
02:41For example, they may engage in gambling and binge shopping.
02:45Now, there are a substantial number of physical conditions that are associated with binge eating disorder.
02:54These include obesity, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, joint diseases, breathing diseases, high blood pressure.
03:05And these conditions can predispose patients with binge eating disorder to various types of cancer, including breast cancer, endometrial cancer, prostate cancer, and gastrointestinal cancers.
03:23The main treatment for binge eating disorder is psychiatric treatment and psychotherapy.
03:32Psychiatrists and psychologists will employ cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, didactical behavioral therapy,
03:42and all of these have been proven to be effective in reducing binge eating episodes in about 50% of patients.
03:51Medications can also be used, but in the United States, only one medication, listexamphetamine, has been approved for the treatment of moderate to severe binge eating disorder.
04:06Because of the significant impact on a patient's health and lifespan, binge eating disorder is a serious public health concern.
04:16Do not suffer in silence.
04:19If you eat excessively by yourself and feel bad about it, speak to your doctor.
04:26There are treatments that can help.
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04:36Until the next video, stay healthy and stay safe.
