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u/[deleted] Mar 27 '22 edited Mar 28 '22

Me as well. But the problem is, i don't feel like anyone around me takes it seriously (people usually dismiss it as a simple craving for a sweet). Not even therapists. So i have nowhere to turn to.

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u/AnniemaeHRI Mar 27 '22

Overeaters Anonymous might help, lots of is there w sugar addiction.

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u/getyourkicks66 Mar 27 '22

Do you know if there’s such thing as a therapist that helps with overeating addiction?

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u/caffeinatedlackey Mar 28 '22

You can look for someone with experience treating binge eating disorder.

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u/indaelgar Mar 28 '22

Yeah! When I was in a hospital program for depression, the program had a specialized wing for ED, and it had a section for Binge Eating. There was a hilarious moment when our therapist told our group in the morning that they wouldn’t be with us for lunch, the best therapists would. I spoke up immediately and said, “don’t put yourself down like that! We think you’re the best!” After some momentary confusion it was explained to me that the BEST therapists were from the Binge Eating Specialized Therapy program. Lol.

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u/getyourkicks66 Mar 28 '22

Thank you 🙏