What is Compulsive Overeating?
Compulsive overeating, often linked to Binge Eating Disorder (BED), involves episodes of consuming large quantities of food—often rapidly and to the point of discomfort—without the purging behaviors seen in bulimia. These episodes are typically driven by emotional triggers such as stress, shame, or trauma.
Unlike occasional overeating, compulsive overeating is recurrent, distressing, and difficult to control. It can lead to serious health risks such as obesity, diabetes, and depression, and often causes deep emotional pain and social isolation.
5 Signs & Symptoms of Compulsive Overeating
Frequent Episodes of Binge Eating
Regularly consuming unusually large amounts of food in a short period, often far beyond what most people would eat in similar circumstances. These episodes are often done in secrecy and can happen multiple times per week.
Loss of Control During Eating Episodes
Feeling unable to stop eating, even when uncomfortably full or not physically hungry. This loss of control is a key characteristic of binge eating disorder and can lead to intense emotional distress.
Emotional Eating Patterns
Eating in response to negative emotions such as anxiety, sadness, boredom, or stress rather than physical hunger. This can create a cycle where food becomes a coping mechanism for emotional discomfort.
Guilt, Shame, or Depression After Eating
Many individuals experience overwhelming feelings of guilt, embarrassment, or sadness following a binge episode. These emotions can further perpetuate the cycle of disordered eating and isolation.
Fluctuating or Rapid Weight Gain
Noticeable weight changes may occur without consistent dietary patterns, often due to repeated cycles of bingeing. These fluctuations can impact both physical health and self-esteem, especially when coupled with body image concerns.
Treatment Options for Compulsive Overeating
Client Testimonials
Luxury Treatment for Compulsive Overeating
Our high-end recovery centers provide a serene, supportive setting where clients can focus fully on healing from compulsive overeating. From the moment you arrive, you’ll experience the comfort of private accommodations, chef-prepared meals, and spa-like amenities designed to reduce stress and promote wellness.
At Virtue Recovery, we combine luxury with clinical excellence—offering evidence-based treatment tailored to your physical, emotional, and psychological needs. Whether you’re addressing long-standing eating behaviors or co-occurring mental health challenges, our compassionate team is here to guide you toward lasting change in a discreet, nurturing environment.
Our Las Vegas Luxury Inpatient Compulsive Overeating Disorder Treatment Center
Our Las Vegas inpatient treatment center provides 24/7 care in a structured and supportive environment. Here, clients receive individualized treatment plans that combine medical monitoring, nutritional counseling, and therapy to address the physical and emotional aspects of compulsive overeating.
This facility is designed to help individuals step away from daily stressors and immerse themselves fully in recovery with a dedicated care team available around the clock.
Name: Virtue Recovery Las Vegas
Address: 9230 Corbett St, Las Vegas, NV 89149
Phone Number: (702) 996-5973
Our Las Vegas Outpatient Compulsive Overeating Disorder Treatment Center
For individuals who do not require inpatient care or who are transitioning back into daily life, our Las Vegas outpatient center provides flexible treatment options.
Outpatient programs allow clients to receive structured therapy, nutritional counseling, and group support while continuing to live at home. This level of care is ideal for those balancing recovery with work, school, or family responsibilities.
Name: Virtue Recovery Las Vegas Outpatient
Address: 2585 Montessouri St # 100, Las Vegas, NV 89117
Phone Number: (702) 996-5973
Our Las Vegas Adolescent / Teen Inpatient Compulsive Overeating Disorder Treatment Center
At Virtue Recovery, we recognize that compulsive overeating and other eating disorders affect teens differently than adults. Our Adolescent / Teen Inpatient Eating Disorder Program is designed specifically to meet the unique needs of young people and their families.
Our teen program combines medical monitoring, therapeutic support, and nutritional counseling with age-appropriate strategies that foster resilience, confidence, and healing.
Name: Silver State Adolescent Treatment
Address: 8225 W Robindale Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89113
Phone Number: (725) 777-1440
