(HealthDay News) -- Binge eating occurs when a person habitually overeats.
A person with the disorder often eats quite rapidly, may not stop eating when they are full, and usually feels unable to stop.
These actions often are a response to stress, anger or being emotionally upset, the Nemours Foundation says.
The foundation offers this list of common warning signs:
- Eating very quickly.
- Eating until extremely full or uncomfortable.
- Eating large amounts when not hungry.
- Being too embarrassed to eat around other people, or eating alone.
- Feeling guilty or disgusted after binge eating.
- Excessive weight gain.
