Another form of treatment is with medications, though there is no medication that is specifically designed to treat BED. But there is several medications that can help reduce the symptoms particularly when paired with psychotherapy. Antidepressants especially selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are very helpful. The two medications affect certain brain chemicals associated with mood; this can cause the reduction of the urge of binge eating episodes. Anticonvulsant topirmate otherwise known as topamaz is normally taken to control seizures but it has been found to reduce binge eating episodes. However the side effects are sometimes found to be worse than the symptoms that the anticonvulsant topimate …show more content…
removed. Behavioral weight-loss programs are a treatment that helps with reducing binge eating episodes. Weight-loss programs typically are not recommended until the binge eating disorder is treated by a doctor because very low calorie diets may generate more binge eating episodes. To ensure that the nutritional requirements are met, weight-loss programs are generally done under medical supervision to become efficient. The last most used form of treatment is self-help strategies. Some people with BED purchase self-help books, internet programs, videos, or support groups to be cheap and effective. Some eating disorder programs offer self-help manuals that you can use on your own or with guidance from mental health experts. However, you still may need professional treatment with psychotherapy or medications if you see to improvement in with the binge eating disorder (Ekern) . Besides professional treatment, alternative medicine are sometimes more effective to others. Acupuncture, although not proven, shows success in studies that help lower anxiety and depression which can overall help lower binge eating episodes. Massage and therapeutic touch could also help reduce the anxiety that is linked to eating disorders. Mind-body therapies including biofeedback, hypnosis, meditation, and yoga may provide a positive state of mind and might raise awareness of your body’s triggers for eating and alert you when you are full, as well as promote a better sense of wellbeing and relaxation. Though alternative medicine can be the right solution for some people with binge eating disorder, it is not for everyone. Dietary supplements and herbal products designed to suppress the appetite or aid in weight loss may be abused by people with eating disorders. Weight-loss supplements or herbs can also have some serious side effects and are dangerous when interacted with other medications. If you use dietary supplements or herbs, discuss the potential risks with your doctor (The Bing Pang) . More times than not, treating binge eating disorder on your own is not very effective.
To make if effective one must take these self-care steps to support their professional treatment plan. One step is to avoid dieting because as previously mentioned; dieting can induce more binge eating episodes. Have a talk with your doctor about what would be an appropriate weight management strategy. Another thing to avoid is stocking up on food. By keeping less food in your home, you must take more trips to the grocery store and the temptation/ability to binge eat is nearly gone. The next thing is to eat a healthy breakfast every day. Many with BED skip breakfast, but if you eat breakfast then you might be less prone to eating those higher calorie meals later in the day. For binge eating disorder to be cured, you must get active. Your doctor can provide what kind of physical activity is the most appropriate for you, considering what health problems you have that are related to binge eating disorder. You also must get the right nutrients, just because you eat a lot in a binge eating episode, doesn’t mean that you are getting the proper nutrients. Talks to your doctor about what vitamin and mineral supplements are right for you. Staying connected is an important factor too; don’t isolate yourself your family members and friends who want to see you get healthy. They care about you, and have your best interests at heart. Sticking to your treatment is key. Don’t skip therapy sessions, take your vitamins/medication on an irregular basis, and stick to your meal plan to get the best results (Binge Eating
Disorder). Living with an eating disorder is especially difficult because you have to deal with food on a daily basis. But there are many solutions that can help you deal with food in a much easier fashion. First you need to ease up on yourself, do not pay attention to your own self-criticism; you are your worst critic. Then find healthy ways to support yourself by doing something that you find fun and relaxing like yoga or meditation. Next you must identify situations or certain aspects that may cause a destructive eating behavior so that you can develop a plan of action to deal with them. Journaling your emotions and behaviors is another way to help yourself, it can make you more aware of your actions and feelings and how they are connected. Finding a positive role model(s) who can help boost your self-esteem is the way to go. Try to find a confidant you can talk to about what's going on. Together, you may be able to come up with some treatment options. Also try to find someone who can be your partner in the battle against binge eating, someone you can call on for support instead of bingeing (Goldberg) . Although there's no sure way to prevent binge-eating disorder, if you have symptoms of binge eating, seek professional help. Your doctor or other health care provider can advise you on where to get help. If you know someone with a binge-eating problem, steer them toward healthier behavior and professional treatment before the situation worsens. Cultivate and reinforce a healthy body image in your children no matter what their size or shape. Talk with your pediatrician. Pediatricians may be in a good position to identify early indicators of an eating disorder and help prevent its development (Cervantes) . In conclusion binge eating disorder is an eating disorder that is characterized by binge eating without subsequent purging episodes. Though the cause of BED is unknown there are several factors that make one more prone to developing binge eating disorder. To prevent complications caused by this disorder one must get the proper diagnosis and fit the criteria of BED. After this occurs they must seek treatment and support to effectively take care and/or cure this disorder. There are also precautions that must be taken in order to prevent the development of binge eating disorder.
Introduction Therapy and inpatient psychiatric units can be extremely helpful for patients who need professional help. There are multiple types of inpatient facilities and many to choose from for a specific condition. Types of inpatient psychiatric facilities may include: drug addiction, alcohol addiction, sexual addiction, trauma, mental health disorders, eating disorders, or other conditions. Laureate Eating Disorders Program is an eating recovery center located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Laureate Eating Disorders Program
Recurrent episodes of binge eating is classified by eating large amounts of food in a discrete amount of time and a lack of control in over-consuming during an episode (Pomerantz, 2014). One then uses recurrent inappropriate purging behavior to prevent weight gain. DSM-5 has updated this occurrence to only once a week for three months. Those with the disorder cause self-evaluation to be strongly influenced by body shape and weight. These disturbances do not occur during episodes of anorexia nervosa, which is self starvation to limit calories and weight (American Psychiatric Association,
Anorexia Nervosa may be described directly as an eating disease classified by a deficit in weight, not being able to maintain weight appropriate for one’s height. Anorexia means loss of appetite while Anorexia Nervosa means a lack of appetite from nervous causes. Before the 1970s, most people never heard of Anorexia Nervosa. It was identified and named in the 1870s, before then people lived with this mental illness, not knowing what it was, or that they were even sick. It is a mental disorder, which distorts an individual’s perception of how they look. Looking in the mirror, they may see someone overweight
It is difficult to treat if patients don’t gain weight. This documentary film described that fifty percent of individuals will relapse in the first year if normal weight has not be achieved prior to leaving treatment. Treatment requires a multidisciplinary team approach. In addition to restriction many patients also increase activity levels. The film also examined individuals that have Exercise Anorexia. In conclusion the documentary pointed out the disorders have links to Anxiety. They stated that Prozac and Paxil have been found helpful in treating patients. They noted that Bulimia is linked to depression. The film also described a research study conducted to examine satiety related to food and CCK Cholecystokinin disturbed digestion in individuals with eating disorders. CCK is a digestive hormone that stimulates fat and protein digestion, and promotes the feeling of satiety. The film also stated that it takes years to fully recover from
Eating disorders can be viewed as multi-determined disorders because there are many different factors that can play into a person developing an eating disorder. Each case is different and to get a clear picture of the disorder it must be looked at from numerous angles because often times it is a combination of different issues that contribute to someone developing an eating disorder.
There is now compelling evidence from double-blind, placebo-controlled studies that antidepressant medication is useful in the treatment of bulimia nervosa. What is less clear is which patients are most likely to benefit from antidepressant medications and how to best sequence the various therapeutic interventions available. The utility of antidepressant medications in bulimia nervosa has led to their evaluation in binge eating disorder. The limited information currently available suggests that antidepressant treatment may be associated with a reduction in binge frequency in obese patients with binge eating disorder, but does not lead to weight reduction.
In Conclusion, Binge Eating Disorder is a serious disorder characterized by overeating. If somebody is eating to fill their emotional needs in closure they should seek help. Binge Eating Disorder can happen to anybody and one of its many symptoms is linked to depression. There are many treatment options available for those looking to seek help.
The rising frequency of teen Internet and social media use, in particular Facebook, has cause parents to lose sight of these websites harmful attributes that lead to eating disorders and extreme dieting. Michele Foster, author of “Internet Marketing Through Facebook: Influencing Body Image in Teens and Young Adults”, published October 2008 in Self Help Magazine, argues Facebook has become the leading social network for teens and young adults aging 17 to 25 years of age, and is also the age range that has significant increases in Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa in women. Foster accomplishes her purpose, which is to draw the parents of teen’s attention to the loosely regulated advertisements on Facebook and Facebook’s reluctance to ban negative body image ads. Foster creates a logos appeal by using examples and persona, pathos appeal by using diction, and ethos appeal by using examples and persona.
Binge eating disorder, also known as BED or compulsive overeating, is a serious disorder, characterized by a recurrent, irresistible urge to overindulge or binge on food, even when you are painfully full. We reveal how and why it becomes a problem, and what you can do about it.
Eating Disorders (EDs) are a series of often life-threatening mental health disorders which are commonly used as coping mechanisms or as ways to mask one’s problems. The causes of these illnesses are still being researched, and the effects they have on a person’s physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing can often be as long as the sufferer’s life.
Binge-eating disorder is defined as an eating disorder in which a person frequently consumes large amounts of food while feeling out of control and unable to stop. Almost everyone overeats every once in a while but for some people overeating crosses the line to binge-eating disorder and it becomes a regular occurrence. Many people who have this disorder may feel embarrassed about eating large amounts of food in front of others however the urge and compulsiveness of this disorder continues to affect their eating habits. Binge-eating disorder is estimated to affect approximately 1-5% of the general population and also tends to affect women slightly more often than men. Binge-eating disorder is often associated with symptoms of depression and people diagnosed with this may often express distress, shame, and guilt over their eating behaviors.
Different forms of treatment are available such as in patient treatments, cell phone apps and therapy to teach how to overcome an eating disorder. Each eating disorder, anorexia nervous, binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa may respond better to different forms of treatment and each patient is different in what will work best for them to overcome. Support from family and friends is necessary in working with treatment and being strong enough to face an eating disorder once treatment is done. Eating disorders are easy to gain, but with the right treatment can be defeated.
Nutritional counseling with the help of a registered dietitian is essential in all eating disorder treatments. Binge eating treatments focus on meeting nutritional needs by ensuring the correct vitamins and minerals are included in the diet, for example. The dietician can help adjust the foods consumed to meet changing health needs. Binge eating may be caused by certain biological factors such as a malfunctioning hypothalamus, low serotonin levels and genetic mutation. There are several medications on the market that may help with binge eating, and these should be prescribed by a doctor.
As is common with other eating disorders, binge eating can be treated with talking therapy and nutritional counselling. Talking therapy addresses dysfunctional behaviours and thoughts involved in the disorder, while nutritional counselling focuses on building strong healthy eating
Eating disorders are a serious health problem. Personal Counseling & Resources says that eating disorders "are characterized by a focus on body shape, weight, fat, food, and perfectionism and by feelings of powerlessness and low self-esteem." Three of the most common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating or compulsive eating disorder. According to Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, a person with anorexia "refuses to maintain normal body weight for age and height" and "weighs 85 percent or less than what is what is expected for age and height." A person diagnosed with bulimia has several ways of getting rid of the calories such as binge eating, vomiting, laxative misuse, exercising, or fasting. The person might have a normal weight for their age and height unless anorexia is present. The signs of a compulsive eater include eating meals frequently, rapidly, and secretly. This person might also snack and nibble all day long. The compulsive eater tends to have a history of diet failures and may be depressed or obese (Anred.com).