The thesis focuses on the lives of individuals with experience of binge eating, an eating disorder that often remains overlooked by the public. In the theoretical part, I first define eating disorders and present various forms, including anorexia, bulimia, orthorexia, bigorexia, and binge eating disorder. Special emphasis is placed on binge eating disorder, examining the circumstances that contribute to its development. Furthermore, I explore the effects of binge eating on an individual's life, discussing the psychological, physical, and social impacts, and addressing the issue of stigmatization due to the lack of public awareness about binge eating disorder. The conclusion of the theoretical part presents support for individuals with binge eating disorder.
In the empirical part, I present the results based on seven interviews with individuals who have experienced binge eating disorder. The interviews shed light on specific circumstances that contribute to the development of binge eating disorder and the types of help and support that facilitated recovery for the interviewees. I placed particular focus on the role of social work in providing help and support. Additionally, I explored changes in their self-perception during the recovery process, the evolution of their interpersonal relationships, and their ways of dealing with potential societal stigmatization because of binge eating disorder.
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