Binge Eating Hypnotherapy Brisbane

1. What is binge eating?
Binge eating is the consumption of unusually large amounts of food in a short period, often accompanied by a feeling of loss of control and intense guilt or shame afterward.

2. What causes binge eating?
It can be triggered by emotional distress, stress, dieting and restriction, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, past trauma, or using food as a way to cope with overwhelming emotions.

3. How is binge eating different from simply overeating?
Overeating happens occasionally (like during holidays) without much emotional turmoil. Binge eating is more intense, repetitive, often secretive, and usually involves feelings of shame, guilt, and loss of control.

4. Is binge eating a mental health disorder?
Yes. Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is officially recognized as a mental health condition and is the most common eating disorder in the United States and many other countries.

5. Can hypnotherapy help with binge eating?
Yes. Hypnotherapy can address the subconscious emotional triggers behind binge eating, promote healthier coping strategies, and strengthen self-control around food and emotional reactions.

6. What are the emotional signs of binge eating?
Signs include eating when not hungry, eating rapidly, feeling numb or disconnected while eating, hiding food or eating in secret, and feeling deep regret, guilt, or disgust after eating.

7. Can binge eating be linked to past trauma?
Yes. Many people with binge eating patterns have experienced emotional neglect, abuse, bullying, or significant trauma, using food as a way to comfort, distract, or numb themselves.

8. How can someone start overcoming binge eating?
Key steps include practicing mindful eating, healing emotional wounds, addressing negative self-talk, setting regular eating patterns, learning emotional regulation skills, and seeking therapy when needed.

9. Is binge eating only about food?
No. It’s rarely just about food. Binge eating is often about unmet emotional needs, unresolved pain, perfectionism, self-soothing, or attempts to fill an inner void.

10. When should someone seek professional help for binge eating?
You should seek help if binge eating episodes are frequent, cause emotional distress, affect your health or self-esteem, or interfere with daily functioning or relationships.