What does the DSM IV define as:     A. Recurrent episodes of binge eating. An episode of binge eating is characterized by both of the following:
Binge eating disorder by both of the following: B. The binge-eating episodes are associated with three (or more) of the following: C. Marked distress regarding binge eating is present. D. The binge eating occurs, on average, at least once a week for 3 months. E. The binge eating is not associated with the recurrent use of inappropriate compensatory behavior as in bulimia nervosa and does not occur exclusively during the course of bulimia nervosa or anorexia nervosa. Counselling and certain medication, such as lisdexamfetamine and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRIs), may help. Some recommend a multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of the disorder.
Binge eating disorder disorder in the "DSM-IV" until 2013, it has been difficult to obtain insurance reimbursement for treatments. The disorder now has its own category under "DSM-5", which outlines the signs and symptoms that must be present to classify a person's behavior as binge eating disorder. Studies have confirmed the high predictive value of these criteria for diagnosing BED. According to DSM-5, the following criteria must be present to make a diagnosis of binge eating disorder. Studies have confirmed the high predictive value of these criteria for diagnosing BED. A. Recurrent episodes of binge eating. An episode of binge eating is characterized