At The Balanced Practice, we are committed to eradicating eating disorders and proving the power of healing. We support folks of all genders and ages who are ready to recover from their eating disorder. Recovering from binge eating is not easy, however it is possible, and you deserve recovery.
Binge eating disorder, or BED, is a complex eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating (consuming large amounts of food in a short period of time, often accompanied by a sense of loss of control). Unlike bulimia nervosa, individuals with BED do not engage in compensatory behaviours such as purging. Folks who experience binge eating will often experience a great sense of emotional distress, guilt and shame around the binge eating behaviour. Body image challenges are frequently part of this eating disorder as well.
Folks who struggle with binge eating will often restrict their food intake (which is the main issue that leads to binge eating episodes). However, because of the culture we live in (i.e. diet culture), the restriction part is often praised whereas binge eating is shamed, which creates a barrier to accessing support.
Binge eating involves food, but it is NOT just about the food. It impacts the person’s physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being.
There is not one factor that leads to the development of binge eating. In fact, the onset is often impacted by various factors, such as:
One thing is clear though, it is not your fault, and you did not choose this.
Recovery from binge eating disorder is possible with the right treatment and support. Your experience with binge eating is unique, and your treatment needs to reflect your uniqueness. There is no one-size-fits all to recovery.
The initial stages of the treatment of binge eating disorder will often include nutrition rehabilitation, body safeness and emotion regulation (distress tolerance).
As you progress in treatment, your team will support you with building confidence with food and your body while addressing any maintaining factors and any underlying issues.
At The Balanced Practice, we are committed to helping individuals overcome binge eating disorders and live a recovered life. Our approach is weight inclusive, anti-carceral, evidence-based, lived experience informed and collaborative. You are at the center of care, always. We aim to create a space where you can feel seen, heard, understood, and empowered to achieve your recovery goals.
At The Balanced Practice, we offer comprehensive treatment for binge eating which includes individualized care (with a registered dietitian and therapist who specialize in the treatment of binge eating), group therapy, meal support, family support and all care coordination. You don’t have to recover alone- we are here to help you, and be your support system along the way.
To learn more about how we support folks across Ontario in their recovery, check out our Eating Disorder Recovery Program™ page.
We offer different services in order to meet you exactly where you are at and provide you with the most appropriate level of support to reach your goals (no one-size-fits-all here). Our team works closely together and with other healthcare professionals to make sure we can provide you with the very best care.
Here at The Balanced Practice, we get it. We believe that you deserve more joy, more connection, and more fulfillment. After all, life is meant to be experienced fully (and not spent feeling stuck in our own heads). And we want to help, our team is available during the day and into the evening!
