Person feels compelled to overeat on a regular basis

Aetiology

• Identified in males more often than any other eating disorder
• Often associated with obesity
• More common in adults, onset 20+

Clinical features

• Eating - out of control bingeing
• Exercise - often avoidant
• Relationships - often isolated and/or conflict-avoidant
• Common traits - often depressed and anxious

Management

• Self-help CBT based materials with support sessions
• Individual or group CBT