BINGE EATING DISORDER
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Many BED individuals binge after long
intervals of excessive dietary restraint; therapy helps normalize
this pattern. The initial goal of BED treatment is to teach the
patient to gain control over his eating behavior by focusing on
eating regular meals and avoiding snacking. Cognitive-behavioral
therapy, group therapy, or interpersonal psychotherapy may be
employed to uncover the emotional motives, distorted thinking, and
behavioral patterns behind the binge eating.
Because the prevalence of depression in BED patients is high,
psychopharmacological treatment with antidepressants may also be
prescribed. Once the binge eating behavior is curbed and depressive
symptoms are controlled, the physical symptoms of BED can be
addressed. The overweight BED patient may be placed on a moderate
exercise program and a nutritionist may be consulted to educate the
patient on healthy food choices and strategies for weight loss. |
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