Indicate characteristics of binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa.

Binge Eating Disorder:
1. Recurrent episodes of binge eating, characterized by eating large amounts of food in a short period of time.
2. Feeling a lack of control over eating during binge episodes.
3. Eating more rapidly than normal during binge episodes.
4. Eating until feeling uncomfortably full during binge episodes.
5. Eating alone due to embarrassment about the amount of food being consumed.
6. Feelings of guilt, shame, or disgust after binge eating episodes.
7. Binge eating occurs at least once a week for three months.

Bulimia Nervosa:
1. Recurrent episodes of binge eating, followed by compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain such as self-induced vomiting, misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or other medications, fasting, or excessive exercise.
2. Feeling a lack of control over eating during binge episodes.
3. Binge eating occurs at least once a week for three months.
4. Self-esteem is overly influenced by body shape and weight.
5. Fear of gaining weight or becoming fat.
6. Purging behaviors are used to compensate for the binge eating episodes.
7. Binge eating and compensatory behaviors occur at least once a week for three months.

Binge Eating Disorder

- Episodes of uncontrolled eating: Consuming large amounts of food (significantly more than most people would eat in a similar period of time) in a short period of time (e.g., within 2 hours).
- Loss of control: Feeling unable to stop eating or control the amount of food consumed.
- Rapid food intake: Eating much faster than normal.
- Eating alone: Binge eating episodes typically occur in private due to embarrassment.
- Feeling uncomfortable: Experiencing physical discomfort (e.g., abdominal pain, nausea) during or after binge eating.
- Lack of purging: Unlike bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder does not typically include purging behaviors (e.g., vomiting, using laxatives).

Bulimia Nervosa

- Episodes of binge eating: As described for binge eating disorder.
- Purging behaviors: Regularly engaging in behaviors to get rid of excess calories consumed, such as:
- Vomiting
- Using laxatives
- Diuretics
- Excessive exercise
- Fear of weight gain: Preoccupation with body weight and intense fear of gaining weight.
- Body image distortion: Distorted perception of one's body size and shape.
- Emotional dysregulation: Using purging behaviors as a way to cope with negative emotions or stress.
- Secrecy: Purging behaviors are often hidden from others due to shame or guilt.
- Medical complications: Purging behaviors can lead to serious health problems, including dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, and dental erosion.