Treatment for binge eating disorder typically involves a form of psychotherapy and prescription medication, such as antidepressants.
Around 43.6% of people with binge eating disorder will get treatment at some point in their lives.
What Is Binge Eating?
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People withbinge eating disorderfeel out of control when eating and feel guilt or disgust after these episodes.
This article will cover the current treatment options for binge eating disorder, from medication to therapy.
CBT-E emphasizes addressing the underlying disordered thinking that causes eating disorders, rather than the symptoms.
While designed for adults, CBT-E can be adapted to be used with younger people.
That said, researchers are still unsure about the effectiveness of CBTgsh.
Healthcare providers should use language and practices that are weight-inclusive and consider “fat” a neutral descriptor.
It can take place in a group or individual format.
IPT is done in three phases over 20 weekly sessions.
MB-EAT does not recommend or ban specific foodsit advocates for eating with intention and without distraction.
A 2015 review indicated that a multidisciplinary strategy shows promising results and should be studied further.
Learning to recognize your bodys hunger cues can help you avoid getting so hungry that it triggers a binge.
Once you learn what your hunger cues are, pay attention and honor them.
Try rating your hunger from 1 (not hungry) to 5 (extremely hungry).
Eat when you are at about the 3 mark.
you could use this information to your advantage and take steps to prevent a binge.
Use Your Time Well
Coping with binge eating isnt only when youre eating.
Its important to stay in tune with your body at all times, not just when food is around.
Your healthcare provider or therapist can talk to you about whether doing so would be beneficial.
Renfrew also has more than one location.
You may need a referral from your healthcare provider or therapist to enter a treatment program.
If you have health insurance, check with your carrier to find out what coverage they will offer.
Some plans will cover certain types of treatment programs or only offer coverage for a limited amount of time.
Fees will depend on the key in of treatment and how long the program lasts.
If you cant find a treatment center nearby, you may have to go to another state for treatment.
The cost of travel should be factored into the total cost of treatment.
Summary
Binge eating disorder is different from overeating.
If you feel you may have a problem with eating, book an appointment with your healthcare provider.
They can discuss yoursymptomswith you and help you find a treatment that is right for you.
For some people, a combination of treatments works best.
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