Eating Disorder Inventory dieting, preoccupation with weight, and fear of weight gain.<br> 2. Bulimia: Episodes of binge eating and purging<br> 3. Body dissatisfaction: Not being satisfied with one's physical appearance <br> 4. Ineffectiveness: Assesses feelings of inadequacy, insecurity, worthlessness and having no control over their lives. 5. Perfectionism: Not being satisfied with anything less than perfect<br> 6. Interpersonal distrust: Reluctance to form close relationships<br> 7. Interoceptive awareness (IA): "Measures the ability of an individual to discriminate between sensations and feelings, and between the sensations of hunger and satiety",<br> 8. Maturity fears: The fear of facing the demands of adult life The first revision
Binge eating disorder is used for the treatment of moderate to severe binge eating disorder in adults. Three other classes of medications are also used in the treatment of binge eating disorder: antidepressants, anticonvulsants, and anti-obesity medications. Antidepressant medications of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class such as fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, or sertraline have been found to effectively reduce episodes of binge eating and reduce weight. Similarly, anticonvulsant medications such as topiramate and zonisamide may be able to effectively suppress appetite. The long-term effectiveness of medication for binge eating disorder is currently unknown. Trials of antidepressants, anticonvulsants, and anti-obesity medications suggest that these