The Binge Eating Recovery Period

By Douglas Wallace


There is nothing wrong with having the odd binge on a tub of ice-cream every so often. However, when this becomes a habit and it takes over your life, you really need to look at the situation carefully because you will struggle to cope during the day. Fortunately, there are experts in the field who can help with binge eating recovery.

It can especially be difficult when this leads to bulimia. People usually binge on processed food which is particularly unhealthy. They will then purge. It is unhealthy, leading to problems with the stomach and digestive system. It usually happens because of a psychological issue. For example, the individual will not be satisfied with their body. They usually have a low self esteem. This is a way in which they start to feel better about themselves.

In addition to this, you will also find that you put on weight. The addiction becomes worse over time. The food you enjoy is usually comfort food. It includes carbohydrates and desserts. This makes your weight shoot up. The fact that you are adding so many calories to your diet means that you become more depressed as well.

They may also find that the weight is not easy to lose. They have a poor body image and low self esteem which can be cured by losing weight. Sometimes, the patient will need to look into other methods of therapy which can help deal with this low self esteem. Something like cognitive behaviour therapy can be helpful.

Of course, one will not always put on weight after binging. People with bulimia often binge, but they will purge and this is an additional problem that one has to deal with. This is a huge weight that the individual has to carry around with them. Physical problems can develop, such as that with the stomach. People develop teeth that discolor. It leads to a lot of anxiety in one's life.

This makes them feel better and less guilty about the situation. Of course, the shame is often not something that one should be carrying around with them. Many people are made to feel this way and it is programmed into their subconscious. People don't always realize how much better their life could be without the disorder.

This is something that the therapist will talk about initially. They will also introduce practical ways in which a routine can be useful. Often, clients are not aware that this is actually a life threatening disorder. They will mention the other dangerous conditions, such as cancer, which develop as a result.

Unlike many other disorders, such as manic depression and bipolar, this is something which can be cured. Of course, one needs to make the effort. There is no magic button that you can press. But over time, you find that things improve the more you talk about your struggles and when you share intimate details about your life.




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