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Recurrent consumption of an amount of food that is definitely larger than most people would eat in the same period of time under similar circumstances, typically rapidly and to the point of feeling uncomfortably full, with a sense of a lack of control. This is not just an occasional overindulgence but is frequent, distressing, and may continue despite efforts to stop. Triggers are emotional stress, boredom, dieting, and some environmental stimuli. Sometimes people eat to relieve negative emotions, and then they feel guilty and ashamed or alone after eating. From a physiological perspective, the cycle is driven by abnormal appetite hormones, dysregulated satiety signals, and altered reward pathways in the brain. Compulsive overeating raises the risk for obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, sleep difficulties, and mental health issues such as sadness and anxiety.

Diagnosis is usually made through clinical examination for criteria for binge-eating disorder, frequency of episodes, and impact on functioning.
Treatment is multimodal and includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with the aim of restructuring ideas and behaviors, interpersonal therapy, guided meal planning, and mindfulness-based eating practices. Pharmacotherapy (e.g., certain antidepressants or FDA-approved medicines) may be of benefit in selected people. Improved outcomes have been associated with group support and dietary counseling. Early identification, treatment of concomitant psychological disorders, and structured follow-up are critical to reducing medical complications and restoring healthier relationships with food.

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