Hello,
I really hear your distress around feeling out of control with your eating. It can be a very scary and confusing thing. There could be many reasons why you are binging. It could be as a result of medical, nutritional, and/or emotional reasons. Unfortunately, there is no simple answer. I would recommend starting the process by making an appointment with your primary care physician to rule out any medical reasons. Secondly, you may seek the professional services of a dietitian. A dietitian can help you with nutritional education; identifying how much energy your body needs daily; and increasing mindfulness around meals. Finally, as food is often used to cope with emotional distress, I recommend speaking with a mental health therapist to explore and identify any underlying emotional distress that may be triggering the binging. You can visit the bella vita website to take a quiz and learn more about eating disorders and treatment options. Best wishes, Dr Patricia Pitts, PhD The Bella Vita Los Angeles, CA
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