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People who binge use food as a way to cope with unwanted emotions or stress. Available treatments for binge eating include individual counseling, nutrition counseling, group/family therapy, and sometimes medication. Binge Eating Disorder Health Center Overview Symptoms Causes Complications Diagnosis Treatment Slideshow latest headlines Top Stories Healthy Habits Can Help Control Binge Eating How Doctors Diagnose Binge Eating Disorder Treatments for Binge Eating: Know Your Options Causes of Binge Eating are Unknown More Articles Related WebMD CommunityCommunity. Experts. Support. Community Mental Health Message Board See All Message Boards Top Search Terms for Binge Eating Disorder Food Addiction How to Stop Binge Eating Binge Eating Disorder Compulsive Eating Why Can't I Stop Eating? Binge Eating Disorder Treatment What to Do After a Binge Binge Eating Help Binge Eating Disorder Symptoms Medication for Binge Eating Symptoms of Binge Eating Disorder Most people overeat from time to time, and many people believe they frequently eat more than they should. Eating large amounts of food, however, does not mean that a person has binge eating disorder. Most people with serious binge eating problems have some of the following symptoms that occur at least once a week for at least three months: Frequent episodes of eating what others would consider an abnormally large amount of food Frequent feelings of being unable to control what or how much is being eaten Eating much more rapidly than usual Eating until uncomfortably full Eating large amounts of food, even when not physically hungry Eating alone out of embarrassment at the quantity of food being eaten Feelings of disgust, depression, or guilt after overeating Fluctuations in weight Feelings of low self-esteem Frequent dieting Read Article Today on WebMD Depressed, Guilty Feelings After Eating? Symptoms of binge eating disorder. How Binge Eating Harms You Surprising health complications. Hope for Binge Eating Disorder Watch one person's story about living with this condition. Why Can't I Stop Eating? 6 tips to curb compulsive overeating. 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