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Binge-eating disorder

Episodes of eating too much in a short time with a sense of loss of control, followed by guilt or discomfort, without compensatory behaviors.

Common signs

Eats a lot and very fastEats when not hungry or in secretGuilt and shame afterwards

Tips

For you

  1. Set regular mealtimes
  2. Tell physical hunger apart from emotional hunger
  3. Find other ways to soothe your emotions

For family and friends

  1. Don't criticise what they eat or their body
  2. Share regular, relaxed meals

When to ask for help

  1. If the binges are frequent
  2. If there is a lot of guilt or sadness

Are you having a really hard time? If you're thinking of harming yourself, call 024 (free, 24 hours) or 112.

Guidance test

Answer thinking about the last few weeks. There are 8 questions and you get your result straight away. Your answers are not saved or sent.

0 of 8
1. I eat a large amount in a short time
2. I feel I can't stop eating
3. I eat when I'm not hungry
4. I eat until I feel unwell
5. I eat in secret out of shame
6. Afterwards I feel guilty
7. It happens to me at least once a week
8. I eat to soothe my emotions
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Free resources

Downloadable PDF sheetSigns, tips and resources to print or saveFull article: Anorexia, bulimia and binge eatingFree resource from Clínica VivaldiADANER: Spanish association for anorexia and bulimia careFree external resourceAll our free guidesFree resource from Clínica Vivaldi

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Reviewed by María Teresa Fernández Vicente, health psychologist and neuropsychologist (registration no. CV17304), in November 2026. Educational information prepared by the Clínica Vivaldi team based on the DSM-5-TR classification. It does not replace a professional assessment and cannot be used to diagnose.