Posts in Binge eating
Types of Restrictions that Can Lead to Bingeing

Many people associate the term “restriction” with a deliberate limitation of food intake throughout the day. While calorie/energy restriction is one type of restriction that may lead to binge-eating behaviors, there are many other forms of restriction that can play a role in eating disorder urges and behaviors.

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What To Do When You Feel Shame from Binge Eating: A Step-by-Step Guide

Many people experience the shame of “out-of-control” eating. And often, when you are struggling, the cycle repeats itself, even if you don’t realize it. You may feel like you lack any semblance of willpower, and you may even feel like a bad person. Although it may not be deserved, what you are feeling is shame.

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Can't Stop Binge Eating? Maybe Restriction Is To Blame

Binge-eating is often thought of as merely a compulsion or a lack of willpower. In fact, binge-eating is a natural, physiological response to food restriction. The human brain is primed for survival. Dieting and restriction are perceived by the body as famine or starvation, thus setting the stage for bingeing in order to restore the nutrients, calories, and electrolytes that were previously deprived.

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