Binge eating disorderBinge eating disorder (BED) is an eating disorder characterized by frequent and recurrent binge eating episodes with associated psychological and social dysfunction, but without the compensatory behaviors common to bulimia nervosa, OSFED, or the binge–purge subtype of anorexia nervosa.
Eating disorderMental illness characterized by abnormal eating habitsMedical conditionAn eating disorder (ED) is a mental disorder defined by abnormal eating behaviors that adversely affect a person's physical or mental health. These behaviors may include eating too much food or too little food, as well as body image issues.Binge eatingBinge eating is a pattern of disordered eating that consists of episodes of uncontrollable eating. It is a common symptom of eating disorders such as binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa. During such binges, a person rapidly consumes an excessive quantity of food. A diagnosis of binge eating is associated with feelings of loss of control. Binge eating disorder is also linked with being overweight and obesity.
Substance use disorderContinual use of drugs despite negative consequencesMedical conditionSubstance use disorder (SUD) is the persistent use of drugs despite substantial harm and adverse consequences to self and others. Related terms include substance use problems and problematic drug or alcohol use. Along with substance-induced disorders (SIDs), they are categorized as substance-related disorders. Substance use disorders vary with regard to the average age of onset.
Borderline personality disorderBorderline personality disorder (BPD) is a personality disorder characterized by a pervasive, long-term pattern across several contexts of significant interpersonal relationship instability, extreme fear of abandonment, and intense emotional outbursts. People with BPD frequently exhibit self-harming behaviors and engage in risky activities, primarily caused by difficulties in regulating emotions.
ObesityMedical condition of excess body fatMedical conditionObesity is a medical condition, considered a disease by multiple organizations, in which excess body fat has accumulated to such an extent that it can have negative effects on health. People are classified as obese when their body mass index (BMI)—a person's weight divided by the square of the person's height—is over 30 kg/m; the range 25–30 kg/m is defined as overweight.DietingDieting is the practice of eating food in a regulated way to decrease, maintain, or increase body weight, or to prevent and treat diseases such as diabetes and obesity. As weight loss depends on calorie intake, different kinds of calorie-reduced diets, such as those emphasising particular macronutrients (low-fat, low-carbohydrate, etc.), have been shown to be no more effective than one another. As weight regain is common, diet success is best predicted by long-term adherence.
Kleine–Levin syndromeKleine–Levin syndrome (KLS) is a rare neurological disorder characterized by persistent episodic hypersomnia accompanied by cognitive and behavioral changes. These changes may include disinhibition (failure to inhibit actions or words), sometimes manifested through hypersexuality, hyperphagia or emotional lability, and other symptoms, such as derealization.
AnorexiaAnorexia nervosa (AN), commonly referred to as anorexia, is an eating disorder characterized by predominant food restriction, body image disturbance, fear of gaining weight, and an overwhelming desire to be thin. These characteristics often mean individuals undergo severe malnutrition as a result of the disorder. Individuals with anorexia nervosa have a fear of gaining weight, despite the fact that they are typically underweight.
Psychological stressIn psychology, stress is a feeling of emotional strain and pressure. Stress is a form of psychological and mental discomfort. Small amounts of stress may be beneficial, as it can improve athletic performance, motivation and reaction to the environment. Excessive amounts of stress, however, can increase the risk of strokes, heart attacks, ulcers, and mental illnesses such as depression and also aggravate pre-existing conditions.
Cardiac arrestCardiac arrest, also known as sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), is a condition in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating or beats in a way which fails to produce pulse. When the heart stops, blood cannot circulate properly through the body and the blood flow to the brain and other organs is decreased. When the brain does not receive enough blood, this can cause a person to lose consciousness and brain cells begin to die within minutes due to a lack of oxygen.
Electrolyte imbalanceElectrolyte imbalance, or water-electrolyte imbalance, is an abnormal concentration of electrolytes in the body. Electrolytes play a vital role in maintaining homeostasis in the body and serve in many biological processes. Anions are as well known form of electrolytes and include things like calcium, magnesium, potassium, though electrolytes can form differently charged types of ions in solution (or when melted).*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.