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Eating a large meal, adding one too many snacks to your lunch, or consuming a lot of food late at night after a long day of work are the experiences we all can relate to, and neither of them can be dangerous – unless this behavior turns into a habit. Binge eating is a problem for many – it leads not only to weight gain and health complications but also to emotional turmoil. Luckily, there are ways to address this problem as long as you are willing to commit to therapy.
It may be difficult to recognize the signs of binge-eating disorder when you are not a mental health professional – still, you should pay attention to the following symptoms if you suspect you or someone else may have this eating disorder:
Ask the individual about their eating patterns, rituals related to food, and their mood when they do not have access to the meals they want.
Analyze the symptoms of the patient to be sure they match the criteria listed in DSM-5 and examine the physical state of the person – there may be health complications that must be addressed right away.
Monitor the patient and help them stay away from triggers that will prevent them from fully recovering. It is also necessary to recognize underlying mental health issues such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
If you overeat after dealing with intense emotions, it indicates the presence of this disorder - there are individuals who turn to food as a source of comfort after feeling sad, angry, or anxious.
This subtype is diagnosed when the person feels the urge to consume large amounts of food late at night, whether their anxiety forces them to do it or they fast all day and experience cravings before sleeping.
This therapy modality is a perfect solution for patients whose eating disorder is a reaction to severe stress - learn to manage anxiety and
Work with a licensed dietitian - they will help you change your eating habits, tell you what types of foods are the healthiest, and help you overcome
A psychiatrist may prescribe you stimulants - Vyvanse is the only binge-eating disorder medication whose purpose is to specifically target the symptoms of this condition.
Binge-eating disorder can be a learned behavior – you watch your family members or friends use food as a source of joy and pleasure, which makes you think consuming large meals can help you calm down and forget about your struggles for a short while.
Overeating may occur after a person goes through a traumatic experience – when they binge eat, they can distract themselves from intrusive thoughts and flashbacks. Be mindful of this eating disorder and bulimia nervosa if there have been similar diagnoses in your family or if your close relatives relied on food and alcohol to self-medicate and handle complicated emotions.
Patients respond differently to therapy, and it rings particularly true for such a tricky condition as binge-eating disorder. Still, it is possible to see significant improvement after two or three months of residential binge-eating disorder treatment – patients prioritize their wellness, work with a nutrition counselor or dietician, open up to a therapist in private counseling sessions, and find out they are not alone with the help of peer-led discussions, which facilitate their recovery.
Since it is difficult to understand you have a binge-eating disorder in the first place, there are numerous individuals who never talk to a therapist about their vulnerable emotional state. Despite that, as soon as you notice that you are trying to avoid eating around other people, eat too much when you are alone, and feel embarrassed after eating a lot in one sitting, do not hesitate to arrange a mental health consultation for yourself to avoid serious health complications in the future.
Binge-eating disorder can be a learned behavior – you watch your family members or friends use food as a source of joy and pleasure, which makes you think consuming large meals can help you calm down and forget about your struggles for a short while.
Overeating may occur after a person goes through a traumatic experience – when they binge eat, they can distract themselves from intrusive thoughts and flashbacks. Be mindful of this eating disorder and bulimia nervosa if there have been similar diagnoses in your family or if your close relatives relied on food and alcohol to self-medicate and handle complicated emotions.
Patients respond differently to therapy, and it rings particularly true for such a tricky condition as binge-eating disorder. Still, it is possible to see significant improvement after two or three months of residential binge-eating disorder treatment – patients prioritize their wellness, work with a nutrition counselor or dietician, open up to a therapist in private counseling sessions, and find out they are not alone with the help of peer-led discussions, which facilitate their recovery.
While it is up to you to decide when to talk to a mental health specialist about your symptoms, make sure you schedule a psychological evaluation if your mood remains low no matter what you do, there are significant changes in your sleep routine and appetite, you cannot concentrate and focus on tasks and activities you used to cherish, and the emotions and thoughts impact your daily functioning to the point of damaging your personal aspirations and professional opportunities.
Our therapists will integrate diverse therapeutic modalities to ensure you accomplish your therapy goals - we know how to work with people with different symptoms and challenges and will help you deal with life stressors with ease.
Instead of utilizing the same approaches to assist our clients, we will assess your needs and learn your preferences to offer you a customized treatment strategy.
People diagnosed with eating disorders frequently feel lonely and isolated which is why we will encourage you to try group therapy - meet with your peers, learn from each other’s successes and setbacks, and cultivate satisfying relationships that will last after your treatment is over.
Your mental and physical health are interconnected so it will be necessary to restore the balance between them - yoga therapy and meditation therapy will allow you to reclaim your well-being and benefit from self-reflection and introspection.
The location of a binge-eating disorder treatment center is an underrated factor – make sure you can travel to the facility for therapy sessions and confirm your family has no issues with visiting you while you are undergoing residential binge-eating disorder treatment. Take a look at the map below to see how you can get to Red Rock Behavioral Health – learn more about the surrounding area, browse photos of the facility by taking a virtual tour to see what the clinic looks like without leaving your house.
Binge-eating disorder refers to one of the most emotionally taxing eating disorders – it manifests as the consumption of large amounts of food in a short period of time which results in feelings of guilt and shame.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the key therapy modalities we implement at our facility – reframe your thinking patterns and stop viewing food as the only meaningful object in your life. Binge-eating disorder drug treatment can be combined with this approach to target the acute symptoms that psychotherapy is useless against.
Your mental and physical well-being will be thoroughly evaluated by a mental health professional who will compare your symptoms with the official diagnostic criteria and identify underlying issues – find out more on our Admissions Process page.
Yes, you can pay for your treatment with insurance as long as your insurance provider is prepared to cover the costs. Learn more about payment options available to our clients on our Insurance Verification page.
Even though in certain cases inpatient binge-eating disorder treatment is the only reasonable choice, there are people who are able to fully recover by making lifestyle adjustments and attending counseling sessions in their spare time. Learn more about the types of treatment our clinic can offer on our Levels of Care page.
Whether your eating habits have been harming your health for years or you started eating a lot and in secret recently due to immense stress or trauma, this is a condition you can fully heal from. Red Rock Behavioral Health is a binge-eating disorder treatment center that is prepared to view your challenges as opportunities to help you achieve lasting and profound recovery.
Get in touch with us as soon as you can – visit our contact page or call (949) 704-6793 to access treatment for binge-eating disorder that will change your life.
