Binge eating disorder or BED is a problem of perhaps millions of Americans. The risks of having this problem are many, the first of which is obesity. Obesity, as many know, can cause many health problems, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and even cancer. Aside from health risks, the disorder can also cause a person who suffers from it to develop low self-esteem, cause disruption in his or her daily routine, and even withdraw from social interaction due to embarrassment of their disorder. That is why it is important that people who have BED get help as soon as possible. What then are the best treatments for this disorder?
Experts have debated whether the best way to treat binge eating is to address the weight loss first or to change the person’s behavior or self-image. Experts believe that making a person who suffers from BED lose weight first can lower the risk of health complications. However, binge eaters find diets difficult to follow and they easily lapse to their old ways without supervision. That is why most experts now agree that psychosocial treatment, such as counseling and therapy, is the best way to treat BED. Below are examples of BED prevention and therapy:
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