Cognitive Behavioural therapy can be helpful in the treatment of BED to challenge any dysfunctional thoughts, attitudes, eliminate behaviours associated with binge eating, and learn ways to overcome the compulsion that leads to binge eating. Treatment will also focus on pinpointing the different emotions or events that generally trigger the episodes of binge eating so that you can prepare to resist the compulsion.
The Psychologist will also work on strategies with you to help you manage your stress more efficiently as well as helping you to deal with your emotions in a healthier manner. Interpersonal psychotherapy may also be included in treatment to improve the relationships in your life if relationship difficulties are found to be one of the triggers of your binge eating. Treatment will also include advice on education on nutrition and how to lose weight in a healthy way. As treatment progresses you will notice your compulsions to eat become weaker and occur less often and eventually you will be able to resist them completely and you will have defeated your binge eating disorder.
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