binge eating

Binge eating is a pattern of disordered eating which consists of episodes of uncontrollable overeating. It is sometimes as a symptom of binge eating disorder. During such binges, a person rapidly consumes an excessive amount of food. Most people who have eating binges try to hide this behaviour from others, and often feel ashamed or depressed about their overeating. Eating binges can be followed by so-called compensatory behaviour, acts by which the person tries to compensate for the effects of overeating. Examples of such acts are purging (induced vomiting or laxative abuse), fasting, and heavy exercising.
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Binge eating disorder (BED), is a psychiatric disorder in which a subject shows the following symptoms. Periodically does not exercise control over consumption of foodEats an unusually large amount of food at one time -- more than a normal person would eat in the same amount of time.Eats much more quickly during binge episodes than during normal eating episodesEats until physically uncomfortableEats large amounts of food even when they are not really hungryUsually eats alone during binge eating episodes, in order to avoid discovery of the disorderOften eats alone during periods of normal eating, owing to feelings of embarrassment about foodFeels disgusted, depressed, or guilty after binge eating
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Binge eating A pattern of eating marked by episodes of rapid consumption of large amounts of food; usually food that is high in calories. [more]Binge eating - Community and Resources

Compulsive, uncontrolled overeating, usually in short periods.