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Binge eating disorder is a serious and potentially life-threatening eating disorder that needs to be treated by a specialist. While some symptoms are similar to other eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia, people with binge eating disorders experience excessive eating episodes without the regular use of compensatory techniques to control their weight and shape, such as purging or fasting. Also, this disorder is often accompanied by other depression- or anxiety-related disorders and frequently co-occurs with substance abuse problems. There is no single cause of binge eating disorder, but some factors that may contribute to its development include: Genetics Family history of mental health conditionsRead More →