Helpful advice on how to handle the aftermath of binge eating so that you don't fall into the binge-restrict cycle.

Binge eating — almost all of us have done it. That mindless state where you rapidly eat without pause. Your brain gets switched to autopilot, and it feels as if you're watching yourself from afar. It's an out-of-body experience, and an act that usually ends with guilt and shame.

Although binge eating is not a pleasant experience, it's important to remember that you are not alone. There are ways to handle the consequences of a binge so that you can lessen the chances it will happen again and form a better relationship with food.