I have a wife with bulimia and it was getting to the point where I couldn't take it any more. She needed bulimia treatment badly, but I didn't know where to turn. Through the internet I came across your site and sent my wife for bulimia treatment at your center.
Whoever she first spoke with made her feel so comfortable, she even became excited about the possibility of not having to binge and purge any more. The change in her is amazing. I know she will always be recovering, but I am proud to say she is the most courageous person I know. Thank you for all of your help.
-- Preston V., Nashua, New Hampshire
I needed to find an eating disorder clinic so badly. I used to eat compulsively and had swung over completely to purging and laxatives. I felt so bad about myself, the shame and guilt was just killing me. I had been to an eating disorder clinic before, but they really did not address my mood swings, that I have since understood them to be a bipolar disorder.
Your staff kept telling me that my eating behavior was a symptom of other problems. Well even though I didn't believe them they turned out to be right. I don't use laxatives, I have even learned to exercise moderately. Thank you so much. By the way, it has been ten months since I last purged.
-- Bonnie S., Boston, Massachusetts
Well Shelly, I told you I would write when I had one year in recovery and here I am. Who would have guessed. I have so much gratitude for you taking your time and referring me to a great facility. I knew from the moment I walked in there that I was in the right place. The next time I come by it will be to visit, not as a patient. You are absolutely the greatest.
-- Venessa C., Raleigh, North Carolina
Binge Eating
Find binge eating treatment by calling our nationally recognized toll-free eating disorder helpline at 1-800-941-5313. Get the help you need to recover your health and reclaim your life. Caring professionals are standing by 24/7 to assist you and all calls are confidential.
Binge Eating - Treatment is Available
Treatment for binge eating is the same as treatment for food addiction or compulsive overeating. Binge eating is best described as an inability to control eating for a period of time resulting in negative consequences. These consequences can range from medical to psychological, financial to relationships. Although binge eating is not yet classified as an eating disorder it has been well established that it has mimics the characteristics of one.
The treatment for binge eating varies and can include residential treatment, outpatient treatment or private therapy. Due to the lack of structure and comprehensive therapy, it is rare that private therapy works as treatment for binge eating. While outpatient treatment can prove successful, the patient must be incredibly motivated to follow the plan of treatment while living at home. The most effective type of binge eating treatment is residential treatment.
Binge Eating Treatment - Steps to Success
Most people requiring binge eating treatment tend to binge on foods high in sugar and refined flour. One of the first steps in treatment is detox. Most people will experience significant mood swings when discontinuing their binge foods. A physician can prescribe detox medications to help those suffering with extreme discomfort during this process. When detox is complete, individualized treatment begins with a nutritionist who designs a healthy eating plan for each person needing binge eating treatment. After the plan is implemented each patient will begin to participate in a variety of clinical activities focused on addressing the root causes of their binge eating. The therapist will address issues such as;
Self esteem
Sexual and physical trauma
Body image
Self destructive behavior
Relationship building
Communication skills
Depression
Relapse prevention
The real work begins after discharge from binge eating treatment. It is now up to the recovering individual to put into practice that which they have learned in treatment. Prior to discharge a therapist should design a relapse prevention plan which will act as a guide for continuous recovery. It is highly recommended not to change the plan without first talking to the therapist at the treatment facility. To find treatment for binge eating that works, call 1-800-941-5313 toll-free, day or night. All calls are confidential and help is available 24/7.
