Why Can Eating a Chocolate Bar Be More Beneficial Than Eating an Apple? The Problem of Stress-Induced Overeating
Tim Klein
2026-03-25
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Nowadays, life is full of haste, stress, and obligations, making it difficult to regulate emotions and cope with stress. As a result, people often unconsciously seek ways to find peace, which can lead to the development of eating disorders such as binge eating disorder (BED). This condition involves consuming large amounts of food in a short period, typically resulting in feelings of guilt and shame. It resembles the typical behaviors of bulimia, but without behaviors aimed at preventing weight gain, such as vomiting or using laxatives.
Description of the binge eating syndrome
According to the ICD-11 (International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Health Problems) published by the WHO in 2019, binge eating syndrome is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of excessive, uncontrolled food consumption lasting at least three months. During these episodes, individuals experience a loss of control over the amount of food consumed, leading to an inability to stop eating. These episodes are often accompanied by feelings of shame, self-disgust, and anxiety, and they impair functioning in social, personal, family, or professional life. The quantity of food consumed during a binge varies from person to person – for some, it may be a small portion, while for others, it may be significantly larger. The key factor is the subjective sense of loss of control. Additional characteristic features may include rapid eating or continuing to eat despite feeling full or even overfull.
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