Consequently, body dissatisfaction coupled with drive for thinness is thought to promote dieting and negative affects, which could eventually lead to bulimic symptoms such as purging or binging.
One theory suggests that binging provides a short-term escape from feelings of sadness, anger, or boredom, although it may contribute to these negative emotions in the long-term.
Hannah was seen binging on chocolate and sweets and then making herself sick.
The main health consequences of this type of eating disorder are brought on by the weight gain resulting from the binging episodes.
Individuals may begin regurgitating within a minute following ingestion, and the full cycle of ingestion and regurgitation can mimic the binging and purging of bulimia.
Binging behaviour involves the action of eating a large amount of food in a short period of time.
Rather than being a steady drinker, he was prone to periods of binging on alcohol.
Relapse, binging or starving after initial weight gain, occurs in 4070% of anorexia patients.
