Is it possible to have a binge eating disorder but still be skinny?

To say it simply: Yes, it is most definitely possible to have a binge eating Disorder while being skinny. Weight and size have nothing to do with the validity of an eating disorder. You can be skinny or overweight and still have an eating disorder. Someone can be overweight and have anorexia. And in the other hand someone could be underweight and have a binge eating disorder. Your eating disorder is valid no matter your size. Consider seeking out help from a medical or mental health professional for your eating disorder. Recovery is possible and so very worth it.

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.

Of course. Binge eating disorders can happen to any body type and can sometimes be overlooked in skinny people. Binge eating happens to mostly average or slightly overweight people. Binge eating means that they regularly purge because they feel compelled to do so. Sometimes people can develop binge eating disorders because they attempt to lose weight. Be careful that trying to keep track of how much you’re eating or counting calories can make it worse. Be aware when you feel satisfied when eating and aware of what food is in front of you. A person cannot ‘look’ like they have a binge eating disorder, people have different metabolisms and genetics. An eating disorder is down to behaviour not body type.

Absolutely. Do not let your symptoms or other peoples opinions let you think you aren't "sick enough" or that your problems aren't valid when they absolutely are. Eating disorders do not have a look which is a common misconception, you have to be "skinny" to be anorexic or "overweight" to have a binge ED. This is just not the case so please do not let other people make you think this. I do suggest talking to a friend or family member/ trusted adult about your struggles as well as reaching out for help.

I believe that it is possible to have a binge eating disorder, while maintaining the skinny physique. Many individuals may utilize the gym to get rid of the calories being consumed in binge eating. I personally have experienced this myself, where I have developed an unhealthy relationship with the gym and exercise classes due to my constant overeating. Any person, in any shape or size, could be dealing with any kind of eating disorder that we may not know about so it is important to not automatically judge someone based off of their own physical appearance. Be kind .

While I'm not a doctor and this shouldn't be taken as medical advice, I'd say yes. The thing is it all depends on your metabolism. If you have a really high metabolism and choose to eat a lot, then yes, you could have a binge eating disorder. However, I'm also led to believe that the opposite would also be true. If you had a binge eating disorder and a low metabolism, people would notice that you're eating too much. I hope you can see how this is a bit of a complicated question but maybe my answer has helped in some small way.

Eating disorders do not define your body type and weight. They only shape your mind's visual and textural ideas of what you believe to appear like in the world. Body dysmorphia is a complex way of viewing one's weight and psychical appearance through an often damaged lens and point of view. You could be 70lbs 5'6 and see something completely different in the mirror. Eating disorders can make you feel like 200lbs no matter what size you truly are. Your eyes see that you are unworthy of food or emotional kindness by judging your body no matter what form of punishment you give it. Whether you binge eat, don't eat, or throw up your food daily your mind will never see the truth. Often most dealing with eating orders are very thin but cannot see the "skinny" and never will until they seek healthy routines and want to see whom they truly are. Which is perfect and beautiful just the way they are.

yes of course. binge eating has nothing to do with weight but everything to do with losing control when eating until one feels sick, binge eaters tend to lose control when eating and hence eat more than their body needs at that required period of time, however this has nothing to do with metabolism. A person can have a high metabolism and suffer from binge eating disorder which could easily allow them to be skinny. Some people with eating disorders have a mixture of disorders as well such as anorexia and binge eating disorder where this person will go to the extremes to be skinny and possibly even lose all their weight but still binge eat and lose control due to their hunger. So yes it is possible to be skinny with binge eating disorder.

Yes, it is, these disorders are not limited to or defined by what can be seen physically. Someone can be overweight and still be anorexic. It is about behavioural patterns and psychological aspects. Binge eating can be related to a number of things, it is basically eating large amounts of food with no feeling of control. A person may have a fast metabolism that results in them not gaining a lot of weight. I is important to figure out what is going on emotionally to understand why binge eating is happening. How is it making the person feel? Are there triggers that bring it about?

Absolutely. Weight is indeed a useful criteria when diagnosing eating disorder, like the BMI in anorexia nervosa for example. However, binge eating does not have a causal correlation to weight. Many skinny people can suffer from binge-eating. The best way to diagnose binge-eating is by contacting a specialist, who will perform a broad dignosis, including many criteria. Relying only on weight to idenify any eating disorder is not serious and could also be dangerous, because skinny people might think they are not able to suffer from binge-eating, where in fact, this is not true. Take care and stay healhy :)