All articles tagged with #binge eating disorder
Sinead Quinn, suffering from binge eating disorder (BED), highlights the lack of specialized treatment services for BED in Northern Ireland, where patients are often referred to general mental health services instead. Experts emphasize the need for dedicated, evidence-based care and better recognition of BED as a serious mental health condition, advocating for reform to improve diagnosis and treatment options in the region.
A five-year study by McLean Hospital reveals that binge-eating disorder lasts longer than previously thought, with 61% of sufferers still exhibiting symptoms 2.5 years after diagnosis and 46% at the five-year mark. The study, which followed 137 adults, also found that relapses are common, indicating that while the disorder improves over time, it often persists for many years.
"I Am Jazz" star Jazz Jennings has shared her 70-pound weight loss on Instagram, expressing feeling "happier and healthier" than she has been in years. Jennings has been open about her struggles with binge eating disorder and mental health issues, attributing her weight gain to personal turmoil and medication side effects. She aims to share her progress with her followers and has previously revealed her battle with binge eating disorder. If you or someone you know is struggling with body image or eating concerns, there are resources available for support.
Model Anastasiia Lebedeva, who is recovering from a binge-eating disorder, revealed that she lost 10 pounds in one month by eating pasta every day. By reducing her portion sizes and incorporating moderation, she found that she no longer craved or overate the foods she once restricted. Anastasiia's approach challenged the notion that carbs are bad and emphasized the importance of listening to one's body and finding a balance in food consumption. Her story resonated with many, who praised her for sharing her experience and highlighting the impact of diet restrictions on weight gain.
There is a high degree of overlap between attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and binge eating disorder, with an estimated 30% of patients with binge eating disorder also meeting the criteria for ADHD. The connection between the two conditions is complex and involves factors such as difficulties with emotional regulation, impulsivity, and reward processing. People with ADHD may have a reduced response to rewards in general but a heightened response to the reward of food, leading to self-medication through binge eating. Treatment options include stimulant medications like Vyvanse, which is FDA-approved for both ADHD and binge eating disorder, as well as other ADHD medications. However, finding the right treatment and dose can be challenging. Behavioral therapies can also be complicated for patients with ADHD, who often struggle with organization and structure. The overlap between ADHD and binge eating disorder is often overlooked, leading to an underserved population in need of tailored treatment approaches.
About 1 in 8 Americans over 50 struggle with food addiction, an unhealthy relationship with highly processed food that goes beyond occasional binges, according to a recent poll. The symptoms resemble typical signs of addiction: intense cravings, inability to cut down on junk food despite negative consequences, signs of withdrawal, and loss of control over intake. Food addiction hasn’t been officially recognized as a real addiction, disorder or diagnosis, but some medical professionals and nutritionists have come to acknowledge the condition and the need to address it. Recovery could be difficult because in the US, the food system “is essentially setting us up for failure,” but it’s possible to get help and navigate this food environment in a way that people can be happy and healthy.
Skin color dissatisfaction among Black adolescent girls predicts longitudinal risk for meeting binge eating disorder criteria as well as binge eating disorder symptoms, according to new research published in the journal Body Image. The findings suggest that Black girls are psychologically impacted by the cultural belief that having lighter skin is better.