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. ...
Category: Compulsive Eating
Questions and Answers
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...
Finding a Counsellor
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...
How to Help
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...
Who can I talk to?
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...
Supporting someone who has food and/or body image issues
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...
I think I have an eating disorder
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...
What to do when you think someone has an eating disorder
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...
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