Compulsive Overeating Treatment

Effective Compulsive Overeating Treatment

For a very long time doctors and nutritionists alike believed that the best treatment for compulsive overeating was dieting. But it seems the only truth behind dieting is that it can be expensive and ineffective. Some people may experience a significant amount of weight loss through dieting initially, but most seem to gain it right back. This cycle of quickly losing weight and gaining it right back creates a sense of depression and shame in many people. Today, health professionals have discovered new compulsive overeating treatment methods that have proven to be much more successful than the typical diet.

For help in finding compulsive overeating treatment call 1-800-941-5313. Our friendly staff can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All calls are strictly confidential.

Compulsive overeating is classified as an addiction to food where the individual uses food to cope with feelings such as anger, anxiety or stress. An addiction to food is no different than a drug addiction where the individual will binge to cope with painful emotions, become depressed over the binging and then binge to cope with the depression. Fortunately, there are residential compulsive overeating treatment programs available that provide the individual with structure, accountability and support around their meals along with a variety of clinical tools to prevent relapse. Some of the services provided in a residential compulsive overeating treatment program include:

• Individual psychotherapy
• Group psychotherapy
• Nutritional counseling
• Body image class
• Dual diagnosis treatment
• Family recovery program
• Relapse prevention program
• Aftercare

Patients in compulsive overeating treatment programs work on developing their self-esteem, self worth and confidence needed to lose the weight and keep it off. Patients also learn the importance of accepting themselves exactly as they are -- no matter what the number on the scale. In addition, a high quality compulsive overeating treatment program should provide a personalized aftercare plan designed to support and empower the individual as they continue to work towards their goals.

For help locating compulsive overeating treatment, call us any time day or night at 1-800-941-5313. Operators are standing by and all calls are confidential.

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