What is binge eating disorder and how can you prevent it?

Hello. Binge eating disorder is an eating disorder that is manifested with uncontrolled eating. You eat even if you are not hungry, even if you don't have a reason to eat. You are eating while you are hiding from others, etc. Those are the first symptoms. The exact cause of this disorder is unknown, but it is usually related to stress, some problems in the family, life, etc. When it comes to prevention, there is no possibility to prevent something like this. But one thing is helpful - if you notice the symptoms in the first place, and if you react soon, you can be healed quickly. 

for people who are diagnosed with binge eating disorder there is just one helpful thing - it is very helpful for people to begin treatment as soon as possible, as soon as they begin to have symptoms and as soon as they notice that there is something wrong with their behavior. By noticing and treating early symptoms, people may have a better chance of avoiding the full syndrome and have a quicker recovery than others. unfortunately, this type of disorder is something that you cannot prevent. if you could, those disorders will be easy to handle. so, focus on treatment, not on the prevention because you can't know is this going to happen to you. 

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Update - I have tried to talk to her and I told her that I have talked to the doctor, even if I didn't. But this what you wrote in this forum is pretty much enough for me to realize what kind of problems she is dealing with. She doesn't want to listen to me and she keeps telling me that she is eating a lot because she is nervous. She admitted me that she is hiding from him and from everyone else because she doesn't want anyone to see her eating. But she swears that this is caused by the stress of some other things. I don't know what to tell her. I can see in her eyes that she is sad and that she understand that I just want to help her, but she is refusing...

Good day. I have this disorder. And if I could, I would prevent it. But there is no chance because you don't even notice when you are stuck on this thing. All that you can see is that you are not feeling very well and that something is changing, but you don't generally notice an amount of the food that you are eating. You think that you eat because you are hungry. When you are not hungry, you are eating because you are nervous. And you are stuck in some circles like there is no way out. I had some issues in my private life and I was aware of this. That is why I found it much easier to talk to my doctor. True, the doctor is my friend so I had some sessions with him. But now, I am feeling way better. I still have some overthrows when it comes to food, but not as I used to. I even lost 10 pounds. When I saw that, I have to tell you that I am much happier.

Hi, I agree that some programs can be helpful, but in the combination with your doctor. Talking to your doctor has a big influence on your recovery process. Also, it is very important to identify and treat other psychiatric conditions, that is why you should consult with your doctor. Eating disorders like this one usually are not alone, they are accompanied by some other things, and this all can lead to several complications or worsen eating disorder symptoms. Recognition and early treatment eating disorder improves also the chances of full recovery. But I think that your sis will need to talk to someone who is expert for this.