Binge Eating Disorder Health Center

People with binge eating disorder should get help from a health care professional, such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, or clinical social worker. As with bulimia, there are different ways to treat binge eating disorder that may be helpful for some people.

  • Nutritional advice and psychotherapy, especially cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Drug therapy, such as antidepressants like fluoxetine (Prozac) or appetite suppressants prescribed by a doctor
  • CBT is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on the important role of thinking in how we feel and what we do. Therapy for a person with binge eating disorder may be one-on-one with a therapist or group-based.
     
Review Date: 
March 13, 2012
Last Updated:
June 30, 2013
Source:
dailyrx.com