Phyllis is 28 years old. She is obese and describes herself as a "compulsive overeater." She has a history of depression and unsuccessful attempts at weight loss. While she has repeated
Episodes of binge eating, she does not purge herself of the excess food afterwards. Her
Symptoms sound most typical of someone with ______.

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Phyllis has symptoms of binge-eating disorder, which is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating without purging. She does not meet the criteria for anorexia or bulimia, as she does not have restrictive eating patterns or engage in purging behaviors.

Phyllis Is 28 Years Old