Best Binge Eating Disorder Treatments
By Staff Writer
Binge eaters beware: Some of the most common treatments aren’t really addressing all of your needs.
One of the first places binge eaters turn for help is a weight loss program. Sure, losing weight is an important goal, but until you address the emotional and psychological issues underlying your weight problem, you are likely to gain the weight back.
Next, you may consider eating disorder treatment. After all, binge eating is one of the most common eating disorders in the U.S. But while eating disorder treatment will address your disordered eating, it generally won’t help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
In most eating disorder programs, you will be mixed in with people struggling with very different disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia. While others are trying to gain weight and exercise less, your goals will be the opposite.
So what is someone with binge eating disorder to do?
Find a program that specializes in both weight management and binge eating treatment. It won’t be easy, as there are very few programs that have this dual focus, but this is your best chance at a full and successful eating disorder recovery.
Dual Treatment for Binge Eating and Obesity
One of the nation’s leading residential weight loss programs, Structure House, offers a specialized program that addresses both overweight/obesity and binge eating. Called the “Bridge Program” because it bridges the gap between weight loss programs and eating disorder treatment, the binge eating program blends the best of both interventions.
The Bridge Program at Structure House:
- Is a four-week residential program in Durham, North Carolina
- Is the first program of its kind to intensively target weight and binge eating
- Blends therapy and skills training with exercise and nutrition counseling
- Connects you with registered dietitians, exercise specialists, licensed social workers, clinical psychologists and other experts
Being overweight has obvious risks, including heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Having an eating disorder has equally significant risks, such as depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. Being both overweight and having an eating disorder means that it’s time to embrace change in many areas of your life. The best binge eating programs can make recovery a reality for you.
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