Binge Eating Disorder :
It ’ s a real medical condition
You ’ re not alone .
In a multinational survey , almost 2 % of people experienced Binge Eating Disorder . †
Binge Eating Disorder ( BED ) isn ’ t just overeating . It ’ s a real medical condition , and one that ’ s quite common . In fact , in a multinational survey of over 24,000 people , the prevalence was higher for BED than bulimia in all countries surveyed .† Characterized by repeated episodes of binging ( eating a large amount of food in a short period of time ), BED may be accompanied by feelings of distress , disgust and a sense of a lack of control . ‡
There is help .
BED can be managed , but it can also be a very sensitive topic . You might not be comfortable discussing it , or maybe you ’ ve hidden it from your loved ones . But now , there ’ s more information and understanding about BED than ever before .
Getting the support you need starts with a simple conversation . If you think you might have BED , reach out to family , friends or your doctor for the help you deserve .
Reach out . Ask for help . Start the conversation .
† A survey to assess BED was performed using the DSM-IV ®§ diagnostic criteria across 14 countries including the United States , Belgium , France , Germany , Italy , the Netherlands , New Zealand , Northern Ireland , Portugal , Spain , Colombia , Brazil , Mexico and Romania .
‡ This does not represent the full diagnostic criteria as per the DSM-5™ ¶ . § DSM-IV is a registered trade-mark of the American Psychiatric Association . ¶ DSM-5 is a trade-mark of the American Psychiatric Association .
CDA / NPRMCDA / NBU / 17 / 0008 Date of Preparation : March 2017