Binge Eating
What is Compulsive Eating?
This is when people eat much more than their bodies need, for a long period of time.
Compulsive eating can also start from people using food to comfort or distract themselves.
This can lead to someone being overweight and having serious medical problems.
What are the symptoms?
Physical signs:
- Weight Gain
Behavioural signs:
- Eating large quantities of food
- Eating inappropriate food
- Being secretive
Psychological signs:
- Feeling depressed
- Mood swings
- Feeling out of control
- Emotional behaviour
The Eating Disorder Association youth line is 0845 634 7650
Website: Eating Disorders Association