Overeating can be just as harmful as food deprivation. Our program is designed to eliminate unhealthy binge eating habits, replacing them with normal eating behaviors and coping mechanisms.
The Difference Between Binge Eating Disorder & Bulimia
We all enjoy a second serving of food or an extra scoop of ice cream every now and again. An occasional bout of overindulgence is normal. However, if you repeatedly find yourself gorging on large quantities of food and experiencing depression or guilt afterward, you may be a compulsive overeater or have binge eating disorder (BED).
The key difference between BED and bulimia is purging. While people with bulimia vomit or abuse laxatives and diuretics to purge their bodies of excess food, people with binge eating disorder generally do not. Rather, those with BED often severely—and often dangerously—restrict their food intake after they binge.
Binge Eating Disorder Symptoms
The first step in the treatment process is recognizing the warning signs of BED. Take a look at the the most common symptoms:
Significant up-and-down fluctuations in body weight
Consumption of large amounts of food in a short period of time
A lack of comfort eating food around other people
Stealing or hoarding food in odd places
An increase in gastrointestinal complaints such as stomach discomfort
Experimentation with food and new diets
Resistance to eat in public or around other people
Withdrawal from friends, family, and work colleagues
A preoccupation with body shape and weight
Strange food rituals, such as limiting food intake to one type of food
Treatments Built for Binge Eating Disorders
We know that an eating disorder is about more than eating. These complex disorders often stem from an underlying cause, such as anxiety, depression or personal trauma. Our team of dual-diagnosis experts are specially trained to diagnose and treat underlying conditions, so that you have the best chance of overcoming your eating disorder and maintaining your recovery.
Your binge eating disorder treatment plan may include:
Secure residential treatment in a comfortable, medically supervised setting
Nutritional services such as menu planning, therapeutic meals, and educational classes
Psychological and emotional support from trained eating disorder specialists
Multiple levels of care, including inpatient, residential, outpatient, and partial hospitalization
Guidance from trained professionals such as medical doctors, therapists, and registered dietitians
Family therapy or group therapy sessions facilitated by an experienced therapist
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