I’m looking for real help with food addiction near me. I’ve tried diets, tracking apps, and making strict rules, but I keep ending up back in the same cycle. The cravings feel hard to control, especially when I’m stressed or tired.
I’d prefer a treatment program or therapist who understands binge eating and compulsive eating, not just another basic weight loss plan. Has anyone found a place that actually helped?
@Andrew_Doe, the part about cravings getting worse when you’re stressed or tired sounds worth bringing directly to a therapist. I found that strict rules can make the rebound eating stronger, especially when I’m already worn down.
I’d look for someone who specifically lists binge eating disorder, CBT-E, or eating disorder treatment, rather than general weight management. A registered dietitian with eating disorder experience could help too, alongside therapy.
Have you checked whether local eating disorder clinics offer an assessment first? That might help separate binge eating from other types of compulsive eating and point you toward the right treatment.
The stress and tiredness piece is worth paying attention to. I’ve found that my eating feels much harder to manage when I’m running on empty, and strict rules tend to make the next craving feel even more urgent.
I’d search for therapists who specifically treat binge eating or compulsive eating and ask whether they use CBT-E or another evidence-based approach. An eating disorder clinic that offers an initial assessment could also help you find the right level of care, rather than sending you toward another weight loss plan.
@Andrew_Doe, I’d focus on finding someone who treats binge eating rather than advertising general weight loss. Asking about CBT-E, eating disorder experience, and whether they do an initial assessment could help you avoid another restrictive plan.
One small thing that helped me was keeping an easy meal or snack available for the times I was exhausted, since waiting until I was overly hungry made the cravings feel much harder to manage.