Quick Facts
What is binge eating disorder?
Is binge eating disorder the same as bulimia or anorexia nervosa?
No. Binge eating disorder is not the same thing as other eating disorders, called bulimia and anorexia.
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Bulimia nervosa—you binge eat but make yourself throw up afterwards so you are usually a normal weight
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Anorexia nervosa—you don't eat enough food and sometimes make yourself throw up after eating so you are too thin
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Binge eating disorder—you binge eat but don't make yourself throw up and are usually overweight
