Mood disorders are defined as severe disturbances in mood and emotions, which can include depression, mania, and elation. Unlike typical emotional fluctuations, the mood shifts experienced in these disorders are extreme, distort an individual's perspective on life, and significantly impair their ability to function in daily activities.

Mood Disorders

Major depressive disorder is a type of depressive disorder characterized by distinct episodes involving deep sadness and a loss of interest or enjoyment in previously pleasurable activities, among other related symptoms.

Major Depressive Disorder

Mood disorders are the most common comorbid psychiatric condition among BED patients, affecting approximately 70% of them. The vast majority of these cases (69.9%) arise from major depressive disorder.

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An estimated 94% of BED patients also have at least one other comorbid psychiatric condition, and nearly 23% of BED patients have attempted suicide. Some mental illnesses seem to be most common among patients:

- Mood disorders
- Substance use disorders
- Anxiety disorders
- Personality/conduct disorders

Binge Eating Disorder Comorbid Psychiatric Conditions

Keski-Rahkonen, A. (2021). Epidemiology of binge eating disorder: Prevalence, course, comorbidity, and risk factors. Current Opinion in Psychiatry, 34(6), 525-531.

Epidemiology of Binge Eating Disorder: Prevalence, Course, Comorbidity, and Risk Factors

Substance use disorders are the second most common comorbid psychiatric condition among BED patients, with 68% suffering from at least one substance use disorder. Alcohol use disorder is most prevalent, affecting 52% of BED patients, followed by nicotine use disorder (40.2%) and other drug use disorders (24.7%). 

Substance Use Disorders in Binge Eating Disorder Patients

An estimated 56% of BED patients meet diagnostic criteria for at least one personality disorder or conduct disorder. Most commonly, borderline personality disorder appears as a comorbid psychiatric among 49.2% of patients.

Personality/Conduct Disorders in Binge Eating Disorder Patients

59% of BED patients suffer from some kind of anxiety disorder. More specifically, 33% meet diagnostic criteria for generalized anxiety disorder, while 32% meet diagnostic criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder. 

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