Binge eating disorder is characterized by frequently eating more food than most people would consume in a similar period of time.  This disorder is marked by periods of impulsive gorging or continuous overeating while feeling out-of-control (as though one cannot stop or control how much he/she is eating).

SOME POTENTIAL PHYSICAL COMPLICATIONS OF BINGE EATING

• Joint Problems

• Sleep Disturbances

• Type II Diabetes

• Depression and Mood Swings

• Anxiety

• Elevated Cholesterol Levels

• Cardiac Instability

• Hypertension