Binge eating is a complex and often misunderstood condition that affects millions of people. Although awareness of binge eating has grown, what the term “binge eating” means to people often varies. The text book definition of binge eating is important to understand, but can also miss the experiences of people who struggle with problematic eating patterns that do not neatly fit the traditional definition of binge eating. We’ll cover the textbook definition of binge eating, as well as other common types of eating problems that can also be emotionally and physically exhausting when not carefully treated.