Binge Eating

  • Can animals have an eating disorder?

    While dogs and cats can suffer from issues with eating, their problems don’t always parallel the disorders that commonly afflict humans. Plus, diagnosing an eating disorder in a pet comes with an added caveat: It can be difficult to determine if the cause is behavioral, medical or even nutritional. Are animals addicted to food? A […]

  • Can you stop taking Vyvanse cold turkey?

    Vyvanse is one of the few psychoactive medications that you may be able to stop cold turkey (without a taper) in some cases. This is because it is a long-acting medication that wears off slowly. The half-life of Vyvanse โ€” or how long it takes half the drug to leave the body โ€” ranges from […]

  • Do I need to take Vyvanse every day?

    No, there is no twice-daily dosing recommendation for this drug. It’s only taken once a day, usually in the morning. Taking Vyvanse later in the day or evening can cause trouble sleeping. So it’s recommended that you take the drug in the morning to avoid this side effect. Does Vyvanse help with overeating? Vyvanse is […]

  • How much weight can you gain in a month?

    It’s best to gain weight at a moderate rate to ensure that you’re not adding too much body fat and are putting on a fair amount of healthy muscle. A steady pace of 1/2 pound to 1 pound per week — or 2 to 4 pounds per month — can usually be achieved in a […]

  • Why do I have diarrhea after eating a large meal?

    If a person experiences diarrhea within hours of eating, they may have food poisoning. Symptoms such as diarrhea can occur in as little as a few hours from eating the bad food. It is also possible that a person may have an undiagnosed case of IBS, so they should talk with their doctor if symptoms […]

  • How do I talk to my daughter about overeating?

    Don’t talk or joke about what or how much your child eats. Avoid comments about “good” or “bad” foods. Don’t make judgments about your weight, their weight, or other people’s weight. On a non-verbal note, don’t blatantly stare or glare at your child while they’re eating. Why does my daughter binge eat? What Causes Binge […]

  • How many calories is binge eating?

    A binge eating episode can last over an hour, though it may be much shorter or longer. Sometimes binge eating is a planned activity and other times it is not. Most binges involve the consumption of more than 1,000 calories, with a quarter of binges exceeding 2,000 calories. Is it OK to binge on healthy […]

  • How long does it take to go back to normal weight after binge?

    It takes around three days to recover from a binge and return to your regular weight. Furthermore, the amount of days it takes to lose binge weight is determined by how different the binge food is from your usual diet, your fitness and activity level, and how you react to the binge. Why is it […]

  • How much do people eat when they binge?

    Binge eaters can consume as much as 5,000 to 15,000 calories in a single binging episode; this level of intake far exceeds the calorie recommendations for both men and women for an entire day. How do you fight the urge to binge eat? Ditch the diet. Fad diets can often be very unhealthy, and studies […]

  • Why does depression make you eat more?

    Depression also affects your mood, behavior, and sleep patterns, too. Avoidance is one explanation for eating more than usual, and it doesn’t even have to involve the actual physical feeling of being hungry. Overeating can be a tool that people use to avoid negative emotions. Can depression make you binge eat? Depression can manifest in […]

  • At what BMI do you get organ failure?

    There are also different tiers of anorexia based on BMI ranging from mild (

  • Are people with bulimia always skinny?

    Unlike people with anorexia who are very low weight, people with bulimia may be thin, average weight, or overweight. People with bulimia often hide their eating and purging from others. Can you be bulimic without binging? Purging disorder is an eating disorder that is diagnosed when a person purges to influence body shape or weight […]

  • Is overeating a form of self sabotage?

    Binge Eating Disorder is a common form of self-sabotage, and as Melissa’s psychiatrist, I knew I could help her end this destructive self-sabotaging cycle. Why do I emotionally binge eat? Emotional eating is eating as a way to suppress or soothe negative emotions, such as stress, anger, fear, boredom, sadness and loneliness. Major life events […]

  • Can anemia cause overeating?

    Turns out that being low or deficient in certain micronutrientsโ€”vitamins, minerals, and antioxidantsโ€”can cause you to crave everything from cheese and steak to chocolate and curly fries. What causes urge to binge eat? Many people who have binge-eating disorder feel negatively about themselves and their skills and accomplishments. Triggers for bingeing can include stress, poor […]

  • How do I stop the temptation to eat?

    Drink Water. Thirst is often confused with hunger or food cravings. Eat More Protein. Distance Yourself From the Craving. Plan Your Meals. Avoid Getting Extremely Hungry. Fight Stress. Take Spinach Extract. Get Enough Sleep. How do you pray over eating? Lord, I’ve tried to stop overeating on my own so many times. But, deep in […]

  • Does fluvoxamine cause anorexia?

    The most commonly observed adverse reactions associated with the use of Fluvoxamine Maleate Tablets and likely to be drug-related (incidence of 5% or greater and at least twice that for placebo) derived from Table 2 were: nausea, somnolence, insomnia, asthenia, nervousness, dyspepsia, abnormal ejaculation, sweating, … Can antidepressants cause binge eating? But sometimes antidepressants can […]

  • What can I eat late at night without gaining weight?

    If you’re truly hungry late at night โ€” rather than just bored or stressed โ€” eating a snack under 200 calories shouldn’t tip the scales. Whole, minimally processed foods like berries, kiwis, goji berries, edamame, pistachios, oatmeal, plain yogurt and eggs make easy, tasty and healthy late-night snacks. How do I stop binging late at […]

  • What Mental Illness Does Patty have?

    The show remains unique and watch-worthy not because of its controversial topics and portrayals of body image and skinny privilege but because the protagonist suffers both from borderline personality disorder, a widely undiscussed but very common mental health disorder, as well as compulsive eating, an undiscussed but … What episode does Patty binge in? In […]

  • What is the OA food plan?

    OA has created a Plan of Eating to help people recover from compulsive eating behaviors. The plan aims to identify specific eating patterns and guide healthy eating decisions. The plan is individualized. It doesn’t provide any specific suggestions for foods, calorie totals, or other restrictions. What is the success rate of Overeaters Anonymous? Survey results […]

  • Can Overeating cause diverticulitis flare up?

    Obesity is thought to contribute to diverticulitis by promoting inflammation and altering bacteria in the intestinal tract. Can eating too much food cause diverticulitis? Answer From Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D. Actually, no specific foods are known to trigger diverticulitis attacks. And no special diet has been proved to prevent attacks. In the past, people with […]

  • Why am I eating so much after a breakup?

    According to the researchers, it has been well documented that people sometimes use food as a way to cope with negative feelings and that emotional eating can lead to unhealthy food choices. Because breakups can be stressful and emotional, it could potentially trigger emotional eating. Can you develop an eating disorder from heartbreak? The Heartbreak […]

  • Can overeating cause abdominal pain?

    Abdominal Discomfort After big holiday meals, people may experience abdominal pain and discomfort from overeating. While loosening the belt and undoing a button can help, excessive eating can be causing hidden dangers in your digestive system. Why does my stomach hurt after binge eating? To make room for that extra food, your stomach stretches like […]

  • What kicks you out of autophagy?

    What turns off autophagy? Eating. Glucose, insulin (or decreased glucagon) and proteins all turn off this self-cleaning process. Can you binge while intermittent fasting? Fasting may also lead to an increase in the stress hormone, cortisol, which may lead to even more food cravings. Overeating and binge eating are two common side effects of intermittent […]

  • Is it better to take topiramate in the morning or at night?

    You’ll usually take topiramate twice a day. You can take it at any time of day, but try to take your doses at the same time each day. Try to space your doses evenly through the day. Does topiramate help with food cravings? Topiramate (Topamax) is a medicine that is usually used to control seizures […]

  • Can mirtazapine cause binge eating?

    The authors present a case of a patient who showed binge eating behavior after sleep-onset due to mirtazapine treatment. The patient showed complete remission after mirtazapine treatment was discontinued. On the basis of a literature review, this is the first report of SRED linked to the use of mirtazapine. Can antidepressants cause binge eating? But […]

  • Which chakra is related to binge eating?

    The solar plexus chakra governs our sense of identity and power. When we feel out of control with our lives, we fixate on our eating habits because it’s the one thing we always have control over. While some people assert this power by undereating, others deal with this imbalance by overeating. Does meditation help with […]

  • Will overeating for 4 days cause weight gain?

    Eating 1,000 extra calories a day for five days did not lead to any significant changes in weight, fat mass, or fasting blood sugar levels. But chronic overeatingโ€”eating 1,000 extra calories a day over the course of a monthโ€”was linked to a fat-mass increase of about 3 pounds, as well as increases in blood sugar. […]

  • Does vomiting remove all calories?

    FACT: Research has shown that vomiting cannot get rid of all the calories ingested, even when done immediately after eating. A vomit can only remove up to about half of the calories eaten – which means that, realistically, between half to two thirds of what is eaten is absorbed by the body. How do I […]

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