Posted by super on June 12, 2001, at 15:15:38
In reply to Re: binge eating disorder, posted by phillybob on June 11, 2001, at 19:03:17
Interesting, I guess I'm more of a compulsive over-eater than a binge-eater. How does this change treatment?
Thanks,
Super> Just read this distinction between compulsive over eating and binge eating (National ADDA or add.org):
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> "COMPULSIVE OVER EATING
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> Most of us overeat at times. We may eat for sheer enjoyment even if weÕre not hungry, or we may eat more than we intend at a dinner party or celebration. But for some, overeating becomes a compulsion they cannot stop. Compulsive overeaters lose control of their ability to stop eating. They use food to alter their feelings rather than satisfy hunger. Compulsive overeaters tend to crave foods high in carbohydrates, sugars, and salt.
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> BINGE EATING
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> Binge eating differs from compulsive overeating in that the binge eater enjoys the rush and stimulation of planning the binge. Buying the food and finding the time and place to binge in secret creates a level of risk and excitement that the ADD brain craves. Large amounts of foods high in carbohydrates and sugars are rapidly consumed in a short period of time. The binge itself may only last fifteen to twenty minutes. Proper levels of serotonin and dopamine aid in impulse control problems that contribute to binge eating and Bulimia."
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