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BINGE EATING DISORDER
BINGE EATING DISORDER TREATMENT IN SEATTLE
Do you feel out of control around food? Maybe you feel guilt or shame about how much you eat, how you look, or how much or how little you exercise. You might eat large amounts of food late at night, hoping nobody finds you or discovers your secret. Binge eating episodes may be something you frequently plan, or once you start eating, you spiral and just can’t stop.
Your binge eating may take a large toll on your mental and physical health, making it impossible to thrive at work, school, or in your relationships. After trying and failing every dieting tactic on the market, you might think that something is just plain “wrong” with you.
If this is the case, know that binging is not your fault and that you don’t have to suffer in silence. An end to binge eating is possible, and we can help.
Professional Help for Binge Eating in Seattle
After years of struggling with this disorder, you may feel helpless. You may feel like you’ve tried every trick in the book, and nothing has worked. You’re tired, frustrated, and ready to get the care you deserve.
While there is no quick fix for binge eating, professional help is the best way to manage and overcome this disorder. This can be found in the form of eating disorder therapy or nutrition counseling at Sunrise Nutrition in Seattle.
Our clinicians can help you end your binge eating episodes, experience consistency with food, and take back control of your life. We can break the repetitive shame spiral you’ve been stuck in and help you regain your confidence and mental well-being.
Recovery is possible, and our team is going to be here for you every step of the way.
Signs of Binge Eating
Here are the signs and symptoms that typically accompany a Binge Eating Disorder (BED):
Eating a large amount of food at a rapid pace.
Hiding what you are eating from others.
Eating in secret or late at night.
Feeling uncomfortable or in pain after eating large quantities of food and continuing to eat.
Struggling to eat in front of others or in public.
“Making up” for the binge by restricting or dieting
In addition to these signs specific to binge eating disorder, general eating disorder symptoms include:
Preoccupation or obsession with food and body image.
Feelings of fear, shame, or discomfort around the topic of eating and food.
Regardless of the extent or frequency of your symptoms, if your relationship with food is causing you discomfort, stress, guilt, or shame, you deserve professional support.
What Can You Expect From Binge Eating Disorder Therapy
Here’s what therapy for your binge eating disorder at Sunrise Nutrition looks like:
Unpacking your food, body, and eating disorder .
Mythbusting: our therapists will provide you with solid nutrition education and help you unlearn harmful beliefs around food.
Learn about food restriction's impact on binge eating.
Understand what triggers your restrictive eating as well as binge eating.
Work through the shame cycle that often accompanies binge eating disorders.
Talk about what consistency with food looks like for you.
Begin reintroducing foods back into your diet and work through the challenges that may arise.
Stop the cycle of binge eating and work on nourishing your body.
Practice stability, consistency, and predictability when it comes to eating.
Developing agency, autonomy and confidence in your food decisions so you’re making choices that feel good.
We understand that reaching out for help is scary. Just know that our team is here as a non-judgmental, positive resource, ready to champion your needs. We are committed to you and your recovery.
Why Sunrise Nutrition is Different
Focus on Inclusivity
At Sunrise Nutrition, we specialize in eating disorder care for the BIPOC and LQBTQ + communities and are a fat-positive, weight-inclusive organization. All our clinicians approach their work through a non-judgemental, non-discriminatory, anti-oppressive lens.
Individualized Care
We believe eating disorders are extremely personal and that their treatment plans should be customized to the individual. At Sunrise, we center our clients' lived experiences, focusing on not only what they are eating but how, when, and why. While many other treatment methods focus on a prescription or numbers, we take a more individualized approach, putting your needs first.
Holistic Approach
We know that eating disorders, body image, and mental health are not mutually exclusive. This is why we provide holistic treatment plans that offer our clients the highest level of support.
Scheduling Binge Eating Disorder Therapy at Sunrise Nutrition
Are you looking to get help for binge eating in Seattle? Sunrise Nutrition offers therapy and nutrition counseling sessions for anyone struggling with a binge eating disorder.
Here’s how you can schedule a binge eating disorder therapy session with one of our licensed therapists or dietitians:
Complete our Get Started form here.
Our support staff will reach out to you within 24 hours via email.
You will receive a scheduling link of the clinician that best fits your needs.
You can schedule your first therapy or counseling session through your received scheduling link.
Our support staff will follow up with a billing quote and any necessary paperwork.
You will then have a 90-minute onboarding session with your clinician, where they will suggest a comprehensive care plan.
Seattle Eating Disorder Counseling
In addition to binge eating disorder counseling, we offer therapy and nutrition counseling services to treat anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and teen eating disorders. We also offer body image and intuitive eating counseling. Contact the team at Sunrise Nutrition to learn more about our services and what the best fit is for you!
Ready to start your journey?
Binge Eating Disorder Treatment FAQ
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Binge eating disorder is a type of eating disorder characterized by consuming large amounts of food at a rapid pace, to the point where you feel physical discomfort, accompanied by feelings of shame or disgust. The person often feels out of control around food and may even feel like they can not physically stop eating once they start.
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While eating disorders can look different for everyone, common signs of binge eating disorder include overeating, feeling like you are unable to stop eating, feelings of shame, guilt, or disgust following over-eating, eating food in secret or hiding it from others, and experiencing a general loss of control around food. Additionally, people of all shapes and sizes experience binge eating disorder. It is a common misconception that individuals in larger bodies are at higher risk for this diagnosis, but that is simply not true.
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Treatment for eating disorders is not one size fits all. However, if you are struggling with a binge eating disorder, we recommend seeking professional help through therapy or nutrition counseling services. By working with a licensed eating disorder therapist, you can receive the help, guidance, and support you need to break through the painful shame cycle.
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A food binge is typically when someone consumes upwards of 1,000 - 2,000 calories in one sitting. They often feel physically full but continue to eat past the point of physical discomfort. Sometimes this is a planned activity; sometimes, the person may begin eating and start to lose control.
That being said, Binge Eating Disorder can not always be characterized by the amount of calories one eats. No matter the exact number of calories you consume, if you are experiencing symptoms of Binge Eating Disorder please don’t hesitate to reach out to a licensed professional.
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Unlike bulimia, people with binge eating disorder typically do not purge or engage in extreme exercise following an episode of binge eating. Bulimia is characterized by the act of physically purging through either forced vomiting, laxatives, or extreme exercise.
As eating disorders are different for every individual, that's not to say that people with BED don't exercise after bingeing. Some may engage in compensatory exercise or other compensatory practices following a food binge.
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If you are looking for an eating disorder therapist near me, look to Sunrise Nutrition. We offer comprehensive nutrition counseling and mental health therapy services for people struggling with eating disorders and body image.
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Yes, at Sunrise Nutrition, we offer secure, HIPAA-compliant online eating disorder therapy, as well as in-person sessions at our Seattle office. All you need for your online therapy session is an electronic device and internet access.