Historically, binge eating has been considered a symptom of psychiatric illnesses such as depression and anxiety. It is not always considered to be an illness by itself. But that may soon change, as doctors begin seeing more instances of binge eating in their patients.

"If it gains official recognition in the APAs manual, binge eating disorder would become distinct from depression and anxiety. But that will not change the fact that binge eaters often suffer from other psychiatric disorders. Binge eaters also cross the line to and from anorexia and bulimia at times in their lives." [Source: The Morning Call]

In The Morning Call article, psychiatrist B. Timothy Walsh says that distinguishing binge eating disorder would not only help people define their illness, but also guide their treatment.

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