Binge Eating Therapy Perth

Why do I overeat?

Like all eating disorders, there are many factors that contribute towards the development of Binge Eating Disorder. These include genetic temperament, family views on eating and weight, trauma, and the development of relationship with food.

What triggers a binge eating episode is often even more complex, though typically an accumulation of many things – often work stress, interpersonal difficulties, hunger, boredom, and fatigue.

Anxiety and depression are commonly associated with compulsive overeating; this pattern develops because eating provides a reliable, relatively inexpensive, easily accessible coping for moments of particular difficulty when managing mental health issues. However, it can often lead to further negative consequences in the long term if not addressed.

Binge eating disorder can lead to a harmful cycle of poor emotional health, as sufferers often feel overwhelmed with feelings of guilt, shame and low self-worth. As this behaviour typically occurs in solitude, it is rarely observed by those around them, making it harder to diagnose or be aware of the issue. This is then further compounded by Diet Culture’s perpetuated notion that eating well is just a matter of self-discipline and intelligence. People suffering from binge eating disorder often feeling an increased sense of shame in not being able to measure up to the ideals of discipline they feel that they should be able to.

It’s also worth mentioning that not every case looks identical. For some people, overeating may occur once every few weeks or months, whereas others may struggle with frequent episodes throughout the day or week on a regular basis. For some people, overeating can be at one meal, and for others it’s switching from eating ‘well’ to overeating for several days, before getting back on track.

In any case, it’s important to find healthy coping mechanisms rather than relying on food as a means of managing your emotions and stress levels – with our help, you can begin your journey towards healthier eating patterns and a more fulfilling lifestyle overall.

Would you benefit from binge eating therapy in Perth?

At Intuitry, our dietitians can provide a sense of confidence in how to tackle each food challenge as it comes up throughout the recovery experience. Working with an Intuitry dietitian, you can set a plan for measurable and predictable progress.

We also don’t want you to be following an eating plan forever and ever, so whilst we start off creating a recovery intake plan with you, we then help you to let go of the plans and eat confidently, using your body cues to help guide your eating. Trusting in your body can be scary at first, but we’re there to navigate the transition with you so that you can be confident in relying on yourself to eat well.

Binge eating disorder treatment at Intuitry

If you’ve determined that something isn’t right about your relationship with food, or you’re concerned you might have developed a binge eating disorder and would like to work with one of our Perth dietitians, don’t hesitate to get in touch for an initial consultation today.