Why do people think that binge eating disorders aren't actually considered eating disorders?

[Lynnalove]

I see a lot of girls who are considered fit have binge eating disorders and they would eat food that can literally serve 4 people , so why do people don't take this as a serious eating disorder? People who are overweight/underweight have eating disorders although they might be different but still they can be both unhealthy but people often focus on underweight people

[Anonymous]

Because most people would say, "just put the fork down". Most people look at people who overeat as they just lack discipline. I'm a pig. I've learned when I have a craving to just eat it. Because if I don't I'll just eat more of other things to satisfy that craving. Better to eat a small amount of something not so good for me than to overeat. And sometimes you have to pig out just to satisfy that. That's how you stay on a diet you gotta let yourself off the leash every now and then when you've earned it.

[AaronKrieger]

I never knew it was thought of in that way, since I have not heard anyone say otherwise.

[boggboss]

Because people tend to react to what they can visually see

[Toxic_Skyler]

Cause it’s a fat girls eating disorder