Eating the Unspoken: Emotional Dysregulation in Binge Eating Disorder

Abstract

Recurrent periods of excessive dietary intake without compensatory actions are the hallmark of Binge Eating Disorder (BED), a complicated and frequently neglected illness. This case study looks at Ms. A, a 34-year-old office executive who has been obese, socially isolated, and emotionally distressed due to compulsive excessive eating for three years. The severity of her illness and its psychological effects are highlighted by psychometric tests such as the Yale Food Addiction Scale (YFAS), the Binge Eating Scale (BES), and the Eating Disorders Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q). Results show that stress, negative body image, and emotional dysregulation are key factors in sustaining BED. The study emphasizes how well cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) works to reduce binge episodes, improve emotional regulation, and address inappropriate patterns of thought. Long-term healing also heavily relies on social support, dietary counseling, and modifications to the lifestyle. This instance emphasizes the necessity of an integrative, multidisciplinary strategy to manage the psychological and physiological effects of BED and guarantee long-lasting improvements in general wellbeing.