Binge Eating vs. Overindulging

Most of us have experienced times where we overindulged on food. And that’s okay—the occasional Netflix-and-junk-food marathon feels good, even if we may regret the jumbo-sized bag of cheese doodles later. Binge Eating Disorder isn’t like that. B.E.D. is a serious medical condition characterized by regular episodes of binge eating. It’s more than just overeating: People with the disorder feel like they lose control during a binge, which can cause feelings of distress, self-loathing and shame.