PSYCH 297R Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Binge Eating, Binge Eating Disorder, Hypertension
1 Nov 2020
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Lecture 2: binge eating, compulsive eating, chronic dieting, and obesity. Binge eating, compulsive eating, and chronic dieting not yet an official disorders in the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental. Currently would be categorized as eating disorder nos. Recurrent episodes of binge eating (at least 2 days/wk for 6 + months) Absence of regular compensatory behavior (vomiting, exercising, etc ) Symptoms do not occur exclusively during episodes of anorexia or bulimia. Eating large amounts of food when not hungry. Eating alone out of embarrassment of being seen eating large quantities in public. Feeling a dissociative quality during binges (feeling like you aren"t really there or are watching yourself eat without feeling like you are doing it) Often, have a history of dieting and obesity. On average, more likely to be obese than the normal population. Experience impairment in social and/or work activities due to ed. Higher rates of self-loathing, depression, anxiety, bodily concern, and interpersonal sensitivity than the normal population.
