Characteristics of binge eating disorder include eating more quickly than usual, eating until uncomfortably full, eating a lot of food despite not being hungry, eating alone due to embarrassment, and feeling disgusted by overeating. Read more: Binge Eating Disorder Article
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Eating Disorders: Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating
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Anorexia
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Bulimia
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What's the Difference Between Anorexia and Anorexia Nervosa?
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