Best Online Binge Eating Disorder Treatment & Therapy at Mood Clinic
Binge eating disorder (BED) is a condition that causes a person to compulsively overeat on a regular basis. Many of us overeat occasionally, but the difference here is that with BED, it feels like it controls you and you are unable to stop.
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Binge eating disorder (BED) is a condition that causes a person to compulsively overeat on a regular basis. Many of us overeat occasionally, but the difference here is that with BED, it feels like it controls you and you are unable to stop. BED is a behavioral disorder, and it is the most common eating disorder in the United States.
Complete recovery from BED is possible with consistent, professional and empathetic care and treatment.
At Mood Clinic we offer a compassionate and holistic approach to treating binge eating disorder. BED is a complex behavioral disorder that is often tangled with other mental health conditions. We take the time to identify the underlying cause of your BED so that you can heal once and for all.
We offer treatment services predominantly online, which makes treatment easy and accessible for a lot of people. It also allows for increased flexibility with scheduling, and it is just as effective as in-person therapy.
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Understanding Binge Eating Disorder
Binge eating is when someone consumes much larger than usual quantities of food in a very short period of time, and usually in secret. It is an uncontrollable feeling that feels like it can’t be turned off.
People with BED aren’t overeating because they are hungry. Usually, people who binge eat aren’t even aware of what’s driving them to overeat. Most of the time, people binge eat as a way of handling difficult emotions.
Binge eating often causes feelings of disgust, shame, embarrassment, and guilt. As a result, people with the disorder often try to restrict their eating, which usually increases the urge to eat and leads to a cycle of ongoing binging.
Causes and triggers of binge eating disorder are complex. What triggers one person to binge will differ from what triggers the next person.
People with binge eating disorder are more likely to have other mental health conditions, like depression, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma or PTSD. It’s likely a combination of things causes the disorder, including:
- Genetics or family history of an eating disorder
- Family habits
- Environmental – long-term stress and traumatic events
- History of dieting
There may be an addictive component to binge eating since consuming food can release pleasure hormones, like dopamine and serotonin.
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Symptoms of Binge Eating Disorder
Symptoms of binge-eating disorder vary but can include:
- Feeling that you don’t have control over your eating behavior, for example, you can’t stop once you start.
- Eating unusual amounts of food in a short period of time, without regard to taste or satisfaction
- Eating past the point of discomfort
- Eating even when you’re full or not hungry
- Hiding your binge eating, or eating alone or in secret
- Feelings of guilt, shame, disgust, or depression after eating
- Emotional eating (in response to stress, grief, worry)
- Hoarding and hiding food in to access later.
If you binge eat on a regular basis—at least once a week—you may have binge eating disorder.
If left untreated, BED can lead to serious physical and mental health issues.
Physical Health complications can include:
- Weight gain
- Type 2 diabetes
- Heart disease
- Gallstones
- Fatty liver disease
- Kidney disease
- Organ damage
- Bone loss
- Joint issues
- Digestive issues
Mental and emotional health consequences include increased risk or worsening
- Increased risk of, or worsening of mental health conditions, like depression, anxiety, PTSD
- Increased risk of self-loathing and self-harm
- increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors
- Increased risk of substance use
- Relationship interference
- Difficult handling social situations
- Feelings of isolation
- Difficulties at work
Early intervention and comprehensive treatment are crucial for the prevention of long-term health consequences and contribute to lifelong healing and recovery.
Diagnosis of Binge Eating Disorder at Mood Clinic
At Mood Clinic we diagnose binge eating disorder by conducting a thorough intake for each patient.
As part of our evaluation, we will discuss your eating behaviors, feelings, and thoughts around eating. During the intake, we will review the following:
- Symptoms
- Mental health history
- Current or past treatments and medications
- Family history of eating disorders or other mental health conditions
- Family eating habits
- Recent or past trauma
- Stressors (interpersonal, financial, etc.)
Rest assured when you come to Mood Clinic, you will be seen and heard. We understand the sensitivity that comes with living with BED. Our expertise allows us to make an accurate and precise diagnosis, which is essential to a successful, tailored treatment plan for you.
A complete recovery is possible when you partner with a therapist who offers compassion, expertise, and consistency like we do at Mood Clinic.
Treatment Options for Binge Eating Disorder at Mood Clinic
It is our belief at Mood Clinic that the best treatment for BED requires a holistic and tailored approach that addresses the underlying cause of both the mental and physical aspects of your disorder.
We are experts at treating BED at Mood Clinic. It is not enough to simply eliminate your symptoms. We utilize a combination of evidence-based therapeutic practices with medication management and lifestyle changes depending on your specific needs.
The modalities we find the most helpful in treating BED include:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – CBT is a method that helps you examine your behaviors and the unhelpful thoughts and feelings behind them. We will use CBT to break thought and behavior patterns and learn new, more constructive response patterns.
Motivational Interviewing – An empathetic counseling style that elicits behavior change through client-centered, open-ended questioning. It allows clients to explore and resolve negative thought patterns and ambivalence to change and inspires confidence and autonomy.
Mindfulness – A cognitive skill that practices awareness of one’s emotions, bodily sensations, and surroundings. Through this modality, we can help clients become aware of any triggers or reactions so they don’t become overwhelmed or overly reactive. It incorporates physical and mental wellness practices, like yoga, meditation, and breathwork, which promote relaxation, strengthen rational thought, and reinforce a sense of control over negative thoughts.
Medication – Medication is useful for alleviating symptoms that can accompany BED. It also allows space for us to do the important work of getting to and treating the root cause of your condition without contending with debilitating symptoms. When we use medication with clients, we work closely to achieve maximum symptom reduction with the lowest effective medication dose. We want to minimize side effects and tailor treatment to their needs.
Lifestyle changes and holistic approaches – Lifestyle changes and holistic therapies like physical activity, healthy eating, stress reduction, art, journaling, and others can help manage stress, improve mood and sleep, and strengthen mental clarity, which has a positive impact on other areas of treatment.
Personalized treatment means you’ll receive specialized care designed for you and delivered with compassion. We will curate your care and utilize whichever therapeutic techniques will have the best treatment outcomes based on your needs.
FAQs about Binge Eating Disorder
Many factors can lead someone to binge eat. Some people use food as a way to soothe themselves or to cope with difficult feelings. Genetics, family eating habits, and mental health disorders, like depression or anxiety, increase the risk of binge eating. Regular dieting and cultural views on body image can also contribute to one’s risk of developing the disorder.
Do you have a pattern of extreme dieting, eating large quantities of food to the point of discomfort, eating in secret or hiding food for later? Do you think about food and body image constantly? If so, and if these thoughts and behaviors are causing significant distress you might have a binge eating disorder.
Key signs include drastic weight changes, secretive eating habits, avoiding social eating situations, and persistent anxiety or depression related to food and body image.
It’s imperative to seek help from a clinician with expertise in binge eating disorder for an accurate diagnosis. Getting treatment from someone who can offer compassionate and comprehensive care will promote long-term health and healing from BED.
Recovery from BED is possible. When you partner with a consistent and steadfast therapist who has expertise in binge eating disorder treatment, and who can personalize your treatment plan, you will have greater success at recovery.
Keep in mind that recovery will not be linear. As an active participant in your own recovery, be sure to take these steps to help your process go smoother:
- Stick with your treatment
- Don’t skip therapy sessions
- Stop dieting
- Learn how to eat healthfully
- Visualize and learn strategies to navigate triggering situations
- Connect with others
- Learn coping and stress management strategies
Treatment for BED with Mood Clinic is very much individualized. Not one approach or treatment plan is the same for everyone. Length and types of treatment will vary depending on the severity of your symptoms and the underlying cause of your disorder.
We are committed to working closely with you to help you create positive and lasting change and liberate you from the fear that comes with binge eating disorder. Care is provided in a safe and compassionate environment for our clients to heal whether you see us in person or online.
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