What role do emotions play in binge eating?
Emotions play a huge role in binge eating and there is often some kind of childhood trauma behind the behavior. In this Ask the Experts video, psychologist Brenda Wade, PhD, discusses how emotional situations or issues tend to trigger binge eating.
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