It matters that we're talking about the same thing when we talk about Binge Eating Disorder. Today I'm outlining what the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders classifies it.

Please don't self-diagnose alone. Pursue a professional who can help you make sure you're identifying your struggle accurately, and who can help you find the support you need to recover.

The DSM IV and V outline Binge Eating Disorder as follows: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK338301/table/introduction.t1/