Common Name(s):
Compulsive Overeating Disorder
Alternative Names & Classifications:
Binge Eating Disorder (CLINICAL), Binge-Eating Disorder (CLINICAL)
Description
Binge-eating disorder is the most common eating disorder, defined by periods of compulsive overeating without the subsequent purging behaviors seen in bulimia. It affects individuals of all demographics and is closely associated with dopaminergic reward system dysregulation and emotional coping deficits. The continuous cycle of binging frequently leads to severe obesity, metabolic syndrome, and profound psychological distress.