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If you find that you consistently eat large amounts of food when you are not hungry, often choose to eat alone and/or you feel out-of-control of your eating habits, you may be suffering from Binge Eating Disorder.

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BED: Is there a Dieting Connection?
Are the food limitations imposed by dieting the stepping stones to binge eating? This article takes a look at the possibilities.

Binge Eating Disorder is an Iatrogenic Disorder
This article at Psychology ARTS suggests that BED is actually caused by one of its treatments -- dieting.

Binge Eating Disorders
Features at this site include a profile of symptoms related to BED and its medical consequences.

CNN: BED More Than Just Eating Too Much
Cable news channel CNN presents an article about Binge Eating Disorder, dispelling the myth that BED is the same as simple overeating.

Combating Binge Eating
Time's Janice Horowitz discusses her own binge eating experiences and studies about treatments in this column.

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Compulsive Overeater: On the Verge of Getting Help
In this article from Self Help & Psychology Magazine, Joanna Poppink explains that women suffering from a compulsive eating disorder convince themselves they do not need "real" help.

Confessions of a Binge Eater
Ellen Schuman recounts her personal tale of binge eating in this article excerpted from Cincinatti magazine.

Disordered Eating: When Food Takes Control
Food may seem to over-power someone suffering from BED -- learn why and what to do about it ... when food takes control.

Ending the Binge Eating Cycle
Very sage advice in regard to binge eating and weight loss in general. A true weight loss reality check!

Finding Hope When Eating is a Problem
Is there hope? Binge Eating Disorder sufferers are often left feeling helpless; this news article offers advice to the contrary.

How Common is BED and Who is At Risk?
Self Help Magazine answers these questions thoroughly and suggests additional resources for those inquiring about BED.

NIDDK: Binge Eating Disorder
The National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney diseases presents a Q&A about Binge Eating Disorder, and suggests additional resources.

Triumphant Journey: A Cyberguide to Stop Overeating
This excellent "cyberguide" to overcome compulsive eating from Self Help & Psychology Magazine provides assessments, exercises, an overeater's personal story, additional resources and much more.

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