Compulsive Eating
Compulsive eating is eating large quantities of food when a person is not hungry. This may occur in a short period of time (a binge) or it may be continuous snacking throughout the day. People of any size may eat compulsively. Compulsive eating is often accompanied by a feeling of being out of control, not […]
I think a member of my family has an eating disorder, what should I do? Be direct – tell the person why you are worried and be specific Don’t make promises you cant keep Seek professional help for the person Learn as much as you can about eating disorders Ask them what it is like
One counsellor said to me, “You’re at the centre of your own healing process. I’m just on of your tools.”. I really liked that. That’s the way healing should be. Saphyre There are many types of therapeutic tools. There’s talk therapy – where you talk about your experiences and express your feelings. There are counsellors
oin a support group – by sharing experiences within a group you can learn new ways of coping Read – study the subject. We can suggest books that you might find helpful Don’t focus on food, talk about other things Don’t put the blame on the sufferer – this only makes things worse Use “I”
Should I talk to a therapist or doctor? What will the doctor do? What will the therapist do? What’s the difference between a counsellor, therapist, psychologist and psychotherapist? Should I talk to a therapist or doctor? You can start with either but at some stage you should talk to both. While an eating disorder is
Helping someone with an eating disorder can be very difficult. Below are a number of things that can make the process easier for the both of you. Be patient. Recovery from an eating disorder can be a long process. Do not expect overnight recovery even if the person is seeing a counsellor or attending a
An eating disorder is more than just losing or gaining weight; it’s about the thoughts and feelings that are going on inside your head. Below are some lists of the different signs that may indicate you have an eating disorder. There are a number of different types of eating disorders, so signs will differ for
What to do when you think someone has an eating disorder It always helps to know the warning signs of an eating disorder. guilt and shame about eating low self-esteem need for perfection extreme concern about appearances, both physical and behavioural preoccupation with food and weight (counting calories, excessive dieting) significant reduction in eating coupled