If you are one of the millions of American’s estimated to suffer from Binge Eating Disorder you are not alone and help is availlable. Our center has seen a sharp increase in clients seeking treatment for binge eating. As more information and education come to light about this painful disorder sufferers are reaching our for help. For our treating professionals at Woodleaf Center it is  rewarding to see the relief clients feel when they realize they are not crazy or defective, but in fact have a treatable eating disorder. Growing evidence in psychological research is showing that binge eating disorder can be just life impairing as anorexia and bulimia. The good news is that recovery from binge eating disorder is truly possible.

While binge eating disorder is a relatively recently recognized eating disorder (often referred to as compulsive over-eating)  what sets it apart from normal eating patterns is the distress and lack of control one feels regarding bingeing. In essence bingeing and compulsive over-eating becomes disruptive to a persons life. Full and hungry signals become mixed or not detectable at all and a sufferer may feel “hungry” all of the time. Bingeing on salty or sugary food may also set the body up for cravings and binges leads to more binges. Eventually the sufferer begins to feel out of control of the binges all together and a feeling of hopelessness can set in. Here is a more detailed view of the symptoms of Binge Eating Disorder (compulsive over-eating).

Binge Eating Disorder

• Recurrent episodes of binge eating. An episode is characterized by: 1. Eating a larger amount of food than normal during a short period of time
  (within any two hour period) 2. Lack of control over eating during the binge episode (i.e. the feeling that one cannot stop eating).
• Binge eating episodes are associated with three or more of the following:

1. Eating until feeling uncomfortably full
2. Eating large amounts of food when not physically hungry
3. Eating much more rapidly than normal
4. Eating alone because you are embarrassed by how much you're eating
5. Feeling disgusted, depressed, or guilty after overeating

• Marked distress regarding binge eating is present
• Binge eating occurs, on average, at least 2 days a week for six months
• The binge eating is not associated with the regular use of inappropriate
  compensatory behavior (i.e. purging, excessive exercise, etc.) and does not
  occur exclusively during the course of bulimia nervosa or anorexia nervosa.

 

At Woodleaf Eating Disorder Center we treat the symptoms of binge eating disorder with a multi-dimensional approach. We not only address the underly issues that may prompt the bingeing to occur but look at the emotional, physical and nutritonal issues that may be present. Working with a multi-dimensional approach to binge eating leds to optimized healing. Contact us today to find out more about our approach to binge eating treatment and our program. Insurance will usually cover the cost of the program and your phone consulation is free.

 

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