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Everybody engages in overeating episodes from time to time, especially at social events, potlucks, and other celebrations. But for some, it becomes a part of life, triggering guilt and hindering daily activities. Known as compulsive overeating, this problem quickly escalates to a problematic level and likely indicates other deep-rooted mental health problems.
Compulsive overeating disorder can affect men, women, and adolescents for many reasons. For some, it becomes a way to manage daily stress, while for others, it takes the shape of an addiction. Regardless of the underlying addiction, compulsive overeating is a serious disorder and must not go unaddressed. Living with this problem can be highly discouraging, challenging, and isolating; nobody deserves to keep battling it for years.
Fortunately, there are many eating disorders rehab that acknowledges compulsive eating disorders and understands their complexity and the suffocating effects they can have on a victim’s life. These rehabs offer comprehensive and customized treatment plans to heal from the disorder at the root and manage its acute symptoms. With innovative treatment modules and compassionate patient care, it becomes possible to restore all aspects of the self, including mind, body, and spirit.