Are there eating disorders that involve overeating?

Explains how binge eating affects teens, the signs to look for, real-life impact, and ways to seek help and recover.

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When people hear the term eating disorder, they often think of conditions like anorexia or bulimia, which involve extreme restriction of food or purging behaviours. But not all eating disorders involve eating less some involve eating too much. Overeating can be a serious problem, and for some people, it becomes a mental health condition known as Binge Eating Disorder (BED). Understanding this lesser-known but very real disorder is crucial, especially for teenagers navigating body changes, social pressures, and emotional ups and downs. What Is Binge Eating Disorder? Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is an officially recognised eating disorder. It involves regularly...
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