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Should binge-eating disorder be included in the DSM?

Binge eating disorder was recognized as an eating disorder and included in the DSM-5 as of May, 2015. However its inclusion was, and continues to be, heavily debated. There are two main viewpoints concerning the inclusion of binge eating disorder in the DSM-5:

Binge eating disorder is a serious and distressing condition, separate and unique from any existing disorder. Its inclusion in the DSM-5 will allow for those who suffer from it to seek and access treatment by providing insurance coverage.

The inclusion of binge eating disorder in the DSM over-pathologizes normative eating behaviors and unfairly stigmatizes and pathologizes the obese. The symptoms of binge eating disorder could more accurately be viewed as the manifestation of symptoms of a different psychological issue, such as depression.

Please choose a position and post a 500 (or more) word discussion post outlining your position. Make sure to consider all sides of the prompt.

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Binge eating disorder (BED) is defined as an eating disorder which is usually characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food.This results in a feeling of a loss of control during the bingewhich further leads to experiencing shame, distress or guilt afterwards.

Yes It should be included in the diagnostic and statistical manual ofmental disorders because this is a dangerous disease which must receive immediate treatment.Moreover this is out of the insurance cover presently.As a result, some people ignore it and dont visit the doctor because they have to pay a lot of money for sessions and therapy.If it is included within the insurance cover then they will get immediate treatment and this will help a lot of people.

Moreover this disease has symptoms like depression as the person feels guilty after eating.It requires therapy and medication just like any other depression which is mentioned in DSM.I feel it should be a part of it so that patients can get immediate dignosis andtheir treatment can start without having any delays for the insurance cover.This will allow people to consult the doctor immediately than ignoring such a disease because of the money that has to paid.This will help the general public as most of the people would be satisfied with treatment plans and get the benefits related to it.