Can you be thin and have a binge eating disorder?

Yes. You can be thin and anorexic, you can be fat and anorexic. You can be thin and bulimic, you can be fat and bulimic. Your size does not make your struggles less-than the struggles of others.

Yes you can! No more words needed. Eating disorders doesn't have a weight on a scale. You can be either fat or skinny and still have a eating disorders. I often hear (mostly) girls telling me they are to fat to have an eating disorder - But I can't say it loud enough - Eating disorders doesn't have a maximum or minimum weight.

You can totally be thin and have a binge eating disorder as well as you can be starving yourself when you're not thin. Weight doesn't mean anything, it's never okay to have an eating disorder, so if anyone you know is either binge eating or starving themselves, pay attention, try to help them but most important, be patient and be there for them, even if they don't match the stereotypes you may have on binge eating or starving.

Of course you can. That's like saying can an overweight person be anorexic, and that is yes. When some people starve themselves, they get their fat stored, thus becoming bigger and not smaller. So a thin person could very well have an eating disorder. Eating disorders aren't determined by what body type you have, any body could binge eat. It's just not something you SHOULD do.

In theroy, yes. But it would most likely be considered EDNOS for time constraints. Binge eating is also extremely subjective, so it can be hard to tell.

Yes you can. That is quite often the case with having a binge eating disorder but people don't actually realise.

Without a doubt you can. Eating disorders hide themselves in all diffierent kinds of people. You don't have to look a certain way to have an eating disorder. You are still just as valid if you don't look like you're hurting.

I believe so. Just like someone who is heavier can have a problem with undereating, someone who weighs less can have just as much of a problem with binge eating.

Yes you can. Eating disorders look different on different people. If you have concerns over your eating disorder, you should contact a local organization to assist you.

Yes, you can. Your body weight is a result of your eating habits, not the other way around. So you can have anorexia but have a healthy weight or even be overweight. And you can be thin or skinny and have binge eating disorder!

From my knowledge i think so. You can have any body type and still have eating issues. Big or Small.

Yes, some people have high metabolic rates and/or exercise a lot (ex. athletes) leading them to be thin while still having a binge eating disorder.

Absolutely. There's this stigma around eating disorder which says that an anorexic/bulimic person has to be thin and a binge eater is definitely large. But that's not true. An eating disorder isn't classified according to how much you weight, but what's going on in your head.

Being obese and having a binge eating disorder aren't necessarily related, although you could say that they are in most people. You could have a higher metabolic rate than others or exercise alot which would prevent you from gaining weight as easily as another person with the same disorder. While it is good that you do not become dangerously obese through binge eating, it's not good for your body at all. So you should consult someone about it and get medical treatment if at all possible.

Yes, you can be any weight and have binge eating disorder. Just like you can be anarexic and overweight. You see, how much you weigh is only a SYMPTOM of an eating disorder and just like with physical illnesses, some people experience some symptoms but not others. An eating disorder is mainly catogarised by your thoughts, feelings and actions as it is a mental illness. For example, an overweight person may be anarexic even if they don't fit the stereotype of "looking anarexic" They may eat far too little or nothing at all as well as excessively worrying about their weight along with other symptoms. If they went to a doctors about this, yes the doctor may see that they are not experiencing the symptom of being "skinny" yet (but they may as the behaviour and illness continues and progresses) but would still diagnose them with anarexia if they were experiencing enough of the other symptoms of the disorder. The same logic can be applied to binge eating disorder. Hope this helped, have a lovely day :)

Absolutely. Whether you are purging or not, your size or weight has nothing to do with whether or not you have a binge eating disorder. Personally, I have binge eating disorder (no purging) and have had it since I was 13 years old. It's 10 years later and my weight has been everywhere from underweight to "normal" to overweight. Size doesn't/shouldn't matter. The real help comes when you talk with your therapist about where this behavior stems from, what triggers it, and what you can do to work on changing the behaviors. Recovery is not a short process, but it is worth it :)

Of course, people of any shape and size can have eating disorders. Some people may say things such as "you dont look like you have [disorder]," but they do not have any right to tell you what you are going through.

It's possible. Depending on how a person's metabolism works, they may burn the calories they would consume while binge eating quicker than others, and therefore stay thinner. Also, they could be dealing with a disorder that is combined with other things. If they are bingeing and purging, or bingeing and restricting, they would not gain that weight the same way.

Absolutely. You can be thin or large and have an eating disorder. For example, we usually associaye anorexia and people who have it as being very unhealthily thin, and although that is true often, people can be average weight or even a bit heavy and have anorexic behaviour.

Of course. Eating disorders are not about being fat, in fact, eating disorders are mental illnesses and most if them doesn't show as being fat. Anorexia and bulimia are the perfect examples of that.

Yes. People of all sizes can have a eating disorder. Many thin people have faster metabolisms. I know many people who binge or eat a lot and gain no weight at all.

Yes. Eating disorders do not depend on the person's weight or body. If you have one, you have one. That is valid at every size and shape.

Yes. Any body type can have this. Being thin and having a binge eating disorder is something that is normal and can happen a lot to people who have really high metabolisms and a lot of people say that by age and all you'll gain the weight and all. I wouldn't worry too much about that because you know your body best. The best advice I can give for you on that is with the binge eating, just eat things that taste good for you but are also healthy for you. It might help with the eating problem (if it bothers you at all in the first place) and you should be good. But, there;s nothing wrong with that. Food is good for you and you need to eat, so I wouldn't worry. But, if you are worried and think it is a problem, you can see someone like a doctor or a person who know things about diets and health with food and you can talk with them. Good luck to you!

Yes. You can be thin and have a binge eating disorder. It is based on the amount of food you eat and why, not your weight.

Eating disorders come in all shapes and forms. If you believe you may be struggling with an eating disorder, It's best to let your parents and doctor know before it progresses into something more extreme. To answer your question, yes, any person, even someone who is thin can develop a Binge Eating Disorder.

Often, weight had little to do with an ED. Personally, I suffered from a form of anorexia as a thin person, but any body type can suffer from an ED. Your size or figure never invalidates an illness. If you suspect you have BED, you should see a professional and get help. Being healthy is more important than looking a certain way. You should feel comfortable and safe in your body.

Yes, our bodies work very differently. Sone people have a faster metabolism which helps them lose excessive food before it becomes fat in the body. It is helpful to remember that all eating disorders come in different shapes and weights

Yes! Eating disorders come in all shapes and sizes. If you feel that you (or someone you know) might be suffering from the symptoms of a binge eating disorder, this is likely a reaction to a deeper problem and could be a way to cope. Eating disorders have extremely serious consequences if left untreated and those suffering deserve a life free of control from weight and food. I highly recommend that if an individual feels that they may be suffering from any eating disorder, to seek professional guidance. A good first step is seeing your internal doctor or family doctor or doing some research of treatment facilities on-line to gain an understanding of what lies ahead. There are so many different and legitimate types of treatments for eating disorders! As a survivor of six years, I am also happy to be an active listener when you feel triggered to obey to your eating disorder.

Binge Eating Disorder is characterized by lack of control of eating, followed by disgust and self-hatred for oneself after this period. People with BED will often eat alone, out of shame, will hoard food, and some will frequetly diet without weight loss. It is more common in bigger people, but you can be thin and still have BED. If you are purging afterwards, however, then it may be Bulimia-Nervosa.

Eating Disorders are not about weight or shape, they are about how food affects you and makes you feel. There is no certain weight that determines an eating disorder, but the best way to go about getting a diagnosis is by visiting a doctor. They can answer any questions you may have