While bulimics go through a stage of excessive purging, people with bingeing disorders will only binge without purging. There will be a short period of time where Binge Eating Disorder sufferers eating way more than what seems to be humanly possible. They are often eating as a result of of distress and their feeling of lack of control. These patients will experience the same guilt bulimics have after bingeing on the large quantity of food, but they won’t do anything about it.
at the of end the day
All the information on eating disorders may make the topic seem
bleak, but as for everything in this world, there are ways to help.
Those under serious risk of immediate harm may quickly turn
to residential stays at rehabilitation clinics specialized for
mental disorders. Psychotherapy is highly recommended
because a mental sickness is not a cold and the patient
cannot get well from doing nothing. Cognitive-behavioral
therapy, family-based therapy, and group cognitive
behavioral therapy are some options to choose from. The
first step towards recovery is talking about with someone.
Loved ones may be a good place to start but unless they are
professionals trained in the field, it’d be a better
alternatives to consult with a psychologist or counselor.
article by Yonglin Chen