Can you be thin and have a binge eating disorder?

There is no way to answer that! Every person's body is different. We all have a different metabolism and how long or fast it takes for a persons metabolism to digest the food we intake! But having a binge eating disorder is always something to talk to your doctor about because it can lead to future health issues because of how much food you could possibly intake while binge eating! Just because you don't gain weight or you stay think it doesn't mean that you are invincible to getting health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, and etc.

Yes. Everyone has their own experiences, trauma, and mental health related things they are working through. Eating disorders are not solely classified with what weight you are currently at. Anyone, of any weight, can still have a eating disorder. This goes for binge eating disorder as well. People's bodies and minds all work differently, so it's truly by a case by case basis. I wanted to let you know that I care for you, although I may not know you personally, and want to make sure you are feeling alright. If you ever need someone to talk to about eating disorders, or would like some resources on the matter, please feel to reach out.

Yes, you definitely can. Many people have fast metabolisms that can keep them from gaining lots of weight drastically. You can also gain weight in certain areas that don't make you look bigger than usual. I am actually quite thin and I have struggled with this very sort of disordered eating. Remember, even though it might seem like an eating disorder, you must always study up on that from multiple authentic sources and make sure you don't just have disordered eating. You can get legally diagnosed by a doctor or pediatrician if you are feeling comfortable with that. It can be hard to go through, but we are here to listen , you are not alone .

It's absolutely possible! Binge Eating Disorder is characterized by behaviors, NOT weight or body size. Binge Eating Disorder is described as eating more in a given period of time to the point of feeling uncomfortable and even sick. Eating "more" can be compared to other individuals or the time/place in which the episode occurred. For example, eating a little more than usual at holidays (such as Christmas) would not be that out of the ordinary, since most people tend to eat more at some holidays. However, eating to the point of feeling ill and sick daily or even just a few times a week, could be indicative of a problem.

The short answer is yes. Yes you can. I would add that there is no body shape that matches any eating disorder. For example, you could be 'thin' and have a binge eating disorder, or you could be 'fat' and have bulimia. As a psychology undergraduate student who has studied eating disorder, I can tell you that a binge eating disorder should be taken seriously regardless of whether a person is 'thin'. Being 'thin' does not neccesarily mean that a person is healthy. It would be wise to seek professional help if you believe that yourself or someone close to you has an eating disorder.

Yes. You most definitely can be thin while also having a binge eating disorder. Binge eaters, otherwise known as those with bulimia nervosa, restrain themselves from eating anything at all during the day but then binge whatever is in ight at nightime or in hiding. This cycle can easily attribute to the case of someone being thing and also hhaving the disease at the same time. The reasonng behind this phenomenon is that maybe this person severely restricts their calories during the day and when they binge, they still are not binging the amount of calories the body needs to be fueled for the day.

You absolutely can. Unfortunately, we've gotten to a point where people are basing the validity of eating disorders on physical appearance, and sometimes prioritizing that over the behavioral patterns around eating that actually make up the disorder. Can physical appearance be an indication of disordered eating? Absolutely. Eating influences the way you look, but it doesn't effect everybody the same way and it shouldn't be the defining factor of making a definitive diagnosis. What matters is the patterns/habits one has around food and how they think about it, how it effects their life, etc. Hope this was helpful :)

Yes, One can be thin or underweight and have an eating disorder, but looking at someone is not a good way to determine if they have an eating disorder. And this disorder can interfere in other aspects of life like relationships, work etc. Regardless of weight, one can have this disorder. Because binge eating disorder can be characterized by behavior not weight. Binge Eating Disorder is explained as eating more in a given period of time to the point of feeling uncomfortable and even sick. For example, eating a little more than usual at holidays (such as Christmas) would not be that out of the ordinary, since most people tend to eat more at some holidays. However, eating to the point of feeling ill and sick daily or even just a few times a week, could be indicative of a problem.

Of course! Everyone has a metabolism, and most body types look as they do due to these metabolisms. You could eat constantly, but with a fast metabolism you could potentially still lose a pound a day. If you think you have a binge eating disorder please reach out for professional help, even if you are still thin, eating too much or too little could dangerous and harmful to a person. Your doctor would be happy to help, and if you live with a person who could get you this help, please reach out to them.

Binge eating disorder (BED) is a type of feeding and eating disorder that’s now recognized as an official diagnosis. It affects almost 2% of people worldwide and can cause additional health issues linked to diet, such as high cholesterol levels and diabetes. Feeding and eating disorders are not about food alone, which is why they’re recognized as psychiatric disorders. People typically develop them as a way of dealing with a deeper issue or another psychological condition, such as anxiety or depression. Therefore yes you can be extremely thin and still have an eating disorder. Take a good care of yourself. Thank you.