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Common Symptoms
IMPORTANT NOTICE : Please not that these are common symptoms . People will not have the same symptoms, some may have a mixture of symptoms and you may not have all the symptoms to have a serious eating disorder.
BED (Binge Eating Disorder)
Binge Eating Disorder is linked from low self esteem, stress and emotional issues. Food is used as a coping mechanism. Individuals eat large amounts of food in a small period of time. Although the feeling of being 'out of control' an individual with a binge eating disorder does not attempt to be sick and get rid of the food eaten.
BODY
- Stomach Pains
- Weight Gain
- Poor skin condition
BEHAVIOUR
- Consuming large quantities of food
- Eating quickly during binges
- Eating until uncomfortably full
- Eating when not actually hungry
- Eating Alone
- Eating to deal with negative feelings
THINKING/FEELINGS
- Emotional and Depressed
- Feeling out of Control
- Mood Swings
- Feeling Inadequate