Compulsive Overeating
Compulsive overeating is viewed as an addiction to food. This “out of control” desire for food results in significant weight gain, as well as other consequences, both physical and psychological. People suffering from compulsive overeating report using food and other food related behaviors as a means to cope with their feelings and daily challenges. This compulsive obsessive relationship with food generally begins in childhood and tends to appear in individuals that have experienced sexual or physical trauma as well as those who are uncomfortable in social situations.
Unlike individuals who might be in denial of their drug addiction or alcohol addiction, the person dealing with compulsive overeating is aware that their eating is out of control.
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Complications of Compulsive Overeating
Compulsive overeating is dangerous and can cause a number of complications including:
- Weight gain
- Fatigue
- Difficulty with mobility
- Diabetes
- Arthritis
- High blood pressure
- Sleep depravation
- Toxemia during pregnancy
- Shortness of breath
- High Cholesterol
- Cardiac arrest and death
- Gastrointestinal distress
Compulsive Overeating Help
The compulsive overeater will binge and then be filled with shame and humiliation or anger over the activity. Unfortunately these feelings trigger further binging creating a vicious cycle that cannot be broken without eating disorder treatment.
Many individuals attempt to treat their compulsion alone through dieting. Unfortunately they soon discover that once they go off the diet, they gain back even more weight than they lost in the first place. Dieting is not a cure for compulsive overeating. This disorder is best treated by credentialed professionals who are well-versed in successful treatment options.
Call our women's treatment center today, toll free, at 1-800-391-4309. Your calls are confidential and our professional staff is available to assist you day or night.
