Individuals affected by binge eating disorder lose control over their eating due to emotional issues. To break free from the vicious cycle of binge eating, cognitive-behavioral strategies that address often past problems are particularly helpful. This self-help book includes information about the disorder, practical instructions, and useful tips for those affected. "When I have a binge, I feel miserable. To cover up this feeling, I keep eating - one binge follows another." Binge eating disorder is characterized by recurring, uncontrolled episodes of eating. It is primarily emotional problems such as stress, frustration, inner emptiness, or sadness that cause individuals to lose control over their eating. This is where the self-help book comes in: to help break the cycle of binge eating.