Rohan Bhatia Rohan Bhatia Asked 6 months ago

What is a mental disorder characterized by overeating without vomiting?

I have a friend who seems to eat a lot, much more than normal, but they never throw up or anything. I'm wondering if this could be some kind of mental disorder. What is a mental disorder characterized by overeating without vomiting?

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Karthik Iyer Karthik Iyer Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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That sounds like Binge Eating Disorder (BED). It involves recurrent episodes of consuming unusually large amounts of food, often quickly and to the point of discomfort, followed by feelings of guilt or shame, but without compensatory behaviors like purging. It's a serious condition that requires professional help from a therapist or psychiatrist. Early intervention is key.

Meera Sharma Meera Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

If someone is struggling with overeating without vomiting, it's very important to get a professional evaluation. It could be Binge Eating Disorder, which is a recognized mental health condition. Don't try to self-diagnose or handle it alone; a doctor or a psychologist can provide proper assessment and treatment. Safety first, always.

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Neha Gupta Neha Gupta Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Oh, this sounds familiar. Sometimes I just keep eating even when I'm full, and then feel so bad about it later. But I never vomit. Is that what they call binge eating? Does anyone else feel like they can't control it sometimes? It makes me really anxious.

Rahul Das Rahul Das Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Honestly, after a few sleepless nights, I feel like *any* eating I do counts as overeating. My brain just switches off! 😂 But on a serious note, if it's a regular, uncontrollable thing without purging, that's Binge Eating Disorder. It's a real struggle and not a joke. People need proper support for it, not just 'eat less' advice.

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Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Beta, if someone is eating a lot without control and then feeling sad, it sounds like a problem with the mind and body. In our times, we'd say it's an imbalance. These days they call it Binge Eating Disorder. It's good to talk to an elder, but also a doctor who understands the mind. Maybe a little yoga and mindful eating can help, but first, check with the doctor.

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