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
Compulsive Eating
If you suffer from compulsive eating, you are not alone. Get the treatment you need by calling our 24/7 toll-free eating disorder helpline at 1-800-941-5313. Caring professionals are standing by to take your confidential call and answer all your questions.
What is Compulsive Eating?
Compulsive eating is viewed by most professionals as an addiction to food. Different from binge eating, the compulsive overeater will eat impulsively throughout the day. Compulsive eating is not a matter of willpower; it is an addiction affecting hundreds of thousands of people worldwide.
Treatment for Compulsive Eating
Many people believe that compulsive eating can be "cured" by attending diet or weight loss programs. This is simply not the case.
Effective compulsive eating treatment programs recognize that food and the subsequent weight gain involved with the disorder are just the symptoms of an underlying emotional problem. Many professionals say that people who compulsively eat are actually "eating their emotions." That's why true treatment must teach a person healthy eating habits while helping them resolve core issues surrounding low self esteem, sexual trauma, and other addictions or mental health disorders.
The Benefits of Residential Treatment for Compulsive Eating
Residential treatment for compulsive eating is the pinnacle of treatment models. One of the reasons why it has proven to be so successful for long-term recovery is that it provides a full suite of onsite services such as:
24 hour structure and support
Comprehensive individual, group and family therapy
A residential treatment program allows patients to completely concentrate on their recovery from compulsive eating, without focusing just on their weight. This holistic recovery approach addresses the physical, emotional and spiritual healing that needs to take place. By utilizing the best of all healthcare and addiction disciplines, treatment can meet each person's individual recovery needs.
To start your path towards compulsive eating treatment and recovery, call our nationally recognized toll-free eating disorder helpline at 1-800-941-5313. Professionals are standing by 24/7 to assist you and all calls are confidential.
