Women's Health: Addressing Compulsive Overeating and Binge Eating

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1. Compulsive
Overeating vs.
Binge Eating
Disorder: What is
the Difference?

2. What is Compulsive Overeating?
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Compulsive overeating is habitual excessive
food intake driven by emotional distress or
external triggers, not physical hunger.

Key Points:
●Lack of Control: The individual feels they
can’t stop eating even when full.
●Emotional Eating: Eating is often a way to
cope with stress, anxiety, or boredom.
●Constant Snacking: Compulsive
overeating involves frequent, non-stop
snacking, not just isolated binge episodes.
●Guilt and Shame: Often followed by
feelings of guilt, yet the behavior persists.

3. What is Binge Eating Disorder (BED)?
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Binge Eating Disorder is characterized by
consuming large quantities of food in a short time
with a loss of control during the episode.

Key Points:
●Discrete Episodes: BED involves episodes
of excessive food intake within a short
timeframe.
●Loss of Control: Individuals feel they
cannot stop eating, regardless of hunger.
●Emotional Distress: Binges are often
followed by guilt, shame, and emotional
distress.
●Physical Discomfort: Binge episodes lead
to uncomfortable fullness and physical pain.

4. Key Differences
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Pattern of Eating Behavior:
●Compulsive Overeating: Grazing throughout the
day without specific binge episodes.
●Binge Eating Disorder: Intense, discrete episodes
of overeating.
Emotional Triggers:
●Compulsive Overeating: Triggered by emotional
distress but does not involve extreme urgency.
●Binge Eating Disorder: Intense emotions drive
both the onset and aftermath of the binge.
Sense of Control:
●Compulsive Overeating: Gradual loss of control
over continuous eating.
●Binge Eating Disorder: Complete loss of control
during the binge episode.

5. Emotional and Psychological Impact
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●Compulsive Overeating: Emotional
eating leads to feelings of guilt but typically
lacks immediate physical discomfort.
●Binge Eating Disorder: Binges result in
emotional turmoil and severe physical
discomfort, which can perpetuate a cycle
of disordered eating.

6. Causes and Risk Factors
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●Biological Factors: Genetics, family
history of eating disorders, and mental
health conditions increase risk.
●Emotional Distress: Both disorders are
linked to emotional pain, including
anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
●Dieting and Societal Pressures:
Restrictive dieting and societal ideals of
body image can lead to disordered eating
behaviors.

7. Treatment for Compulsive Overeating
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●Therapy: Focus on breaking emotional
ties to food and developing healthier
coping mechanisms.
●Nutritional Counseling: Support for
building a balanced relationship with
food.
●Group Therapy: Provides peer support
and accountability for managing
compulsive behaviors.

8. Treatment for Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT Helps
individuals manage triggers and patterns that lead
to binges.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Teaches
emotional regulation and coping strategies.
Medication: Used to regulate mood and appetite
in some cases.

9. Conclusion
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If you or someone you know is struggling with
disordered eating, contact Revelare Recovery
for professional support and personalized
treatment options.

Call Revelare Recovery at (888)-341-0244
and start your journey toward a healthier,
happier you.