Why do some people become binge eaters?

There doesn't seem to be one single factor that makes certain people become binge eaters, although dieting seems to play an important direct role in the cause of binge eating.

Certain personality types - givers, helpers, people pleasers, worries, avoider's. Jobs which demand weight control or place people near food, people with glucose intolerance, food intolerance's, obesity or perceived obesity of specific body parts, pressure from significant others to look thinner, dissatisfaction and lack of fulfilment.

Traumatic events and experiences during childhood such as death, separation, parental disharmony, physical illnesses, teasing, and bullying all seem to occur with disturbing frequency in binge eaters

Also many have problems with assertiveness, low self esteem coupled with poor body image and are often perfectionists.

"I suffered for years not knowing I had a problem just thinking I was a failure because I couldn't stick to diets."

Is your eating making you feel depressed, do you turn to food for comfort, in times of stress, unhappiness, boredom? Do you feel your eating is out of control are you obsessed with food and your weight; is your relationship with food overtaking your life making you unhappy?

You may be suffering from Binge Eating Disorder there is help out there!