<unk>  is a pattern of disordered eating which consists of episodes of uncontrollable overeating. It is sometimes as a symptom of<unk>  disorder. During such binges, a person rapidly consumes an excessive amount of food. Most people who have eating binges try to hide this behaviour from others, and often feel ashamed or depressed about their overeating. Eating binges can be followed by so-called compensatory behaviour, acts by which the person tries to compensate for the effects of overeating. Examples of such acts are purging (induced vomiting or laxative abuse), fasting, and heavy exercising.
Although people who do not have any mental disorder may occasionally experience episodes of overeating, frequent<unk>  is often a symptom of an eating disorder.<unk>  is a central feature of bulimia nervosa and<unk>  disorder. It is also practiced by some people with an eating disorder not otherwise specified or anorexia nervosa.
Binge eating
Night eating syndrome
Compulsive overeater
Exercise bulimia
Binge drinking
Compulsive overeating
Bulimia nervosa
Avoidant or restrictive food intake disorder