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How many cookies is a binge? Separating Fact from Misconception

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According to the DSM-5 criteria for Binge Eating Disorder, a binge is clinically defined by a sense of loss of control over eating, not a specific number of food items like how many cookies. This crucial distinction helps separate a genuine mental health condition from an occasional overindulgence.