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Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) is an FDA-approved central nervous system stimulant used to treat ADHD and binge eating disorder (BED). While is not approved for weight loss, the use of Vyvanse for moderate-to-severe BED can lead to weight loss. What Is Binge Eating Disorder? BED is an eating disorder that was added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM–5) in 2013. It involves recurring episodes of binge eating without purging and accompanying feelings of remorse afterward. Binge eating can lead to weight gain and ultimately obesity. It is defined as eating a significantly larger than normal portion of food…
How often do you fall into the tempting trap of fad diets? Summer seems to be the time that most of the fad diets come out of the woodworks. Each one promises to help you shed that last 10 pounds you want to get off so you can get into the best shape of your life for summer. Many of these fad diets are ridiculous no matter which way you look at them. Drinking three bottles of juice every day for five days is nothing novel. Switching to a vegetarian diet simply for the sake of your weight isn’t going…
The year is 2000, the setting, a New York restaurant renowned for its indulgent dessert options. Carrie has just ordered a flourless chocolate cake and a café au lait; Charlotte has ordered a fruit salad. “I hate my thighs,” Charlotte explains, her eyes pleading with Carrie for reassurance. “The problem is not your thighs, sweetie – the problem is your head,” quips Carrie, bending to try on her new Manolo Blahniks. “Now… about these shoes.”As exchanges between two modern Western women go, it’s depressingly familiar. Who hasn’t been the woman ordering fruit for the sake of her thighs, or the…
Today we’re going to hear from a dad who is worried because his son has gained weight, and he wonders if it’s binge eating disorder. I’ll talk through some of the things to consider and help him make some decisions about moving forward. The letterDear Ginny, My son was chubby as a kid, but a few years ago he got really healthy, lean and muscular. He exercised several hours every day, including when we were on vacation. He also had a really rigid keto diet and drank protein shakes to stay in shape. It was a little annoying frankly, but I was…
In this episode, I respond to a dad who is worried about his son’s weight gain. He says that his son was “chubby” as a kid but then got really into working out and adopted a rigid keto diet. But during quarantine, he stopped working out and started eating carbs again. He gained weight. I address some different ways of looking at this situation and explore the non-diet, Health at Every Size approach to health. This approach is protective against eating disorders and is also better for both mental and physical health. If you want help dealing with eating…
Binge eating disorder is when someone feels out of control around food, causing feelings of guilt. Binge eating disorder symptoms include eating more than intended, hoarding food, and isolation. Treatment for binge eating disorder includes therapy like CBT or interpersonal therapy. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of the email. Binge eating disorder is the…
Researchers have shown why people with mental health disorders, including anorexia and panic disorders, experience physical signals differently. The researchers, from the University of Cambridge, found that the part of the brain which interprets physical signals from the body behaves differently in people with a range of mental health disorders, suggesting that it could be a target for future treatments. The researchers studied ‘interoception’ — the ability to sense internal conditions in the body — and whether there were any common brain differences during this process in people with mental health disorders. They found that a region of the brain…
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Today we’re going to hear from a parent whose child is complaining about their body, and I’ll teach you a method for how to respond to bad body thoughts. I’m going to teach you a powerful, scientifically proven technique for responding to these situations. It may surprise you, but I assure you that it can be transformative.The letterDear Ginny,My daughter finished treatment for her eating disorder a few years ago, but she is constantly complaining about her body. She asks me if she is fat and tries to show me her problem areas constantly.I’ve tried everything. Mainly I focus on reminding her…
When thinking about who might have an eating disorder, it’s common to conjure an image of a slender, young white woman with perfectionist tendencies, but the truth is that they affect all kinds of people, regardless of race, sex, socioeconomic status, or any other factor, Lydecker says. Although eating disorders are most commonly diagnosed in adolescents and young adults, they affect individuals of all ages—even the elderly. “Many adults report a range of disordered eating including behaviors such as binge eating, intrusive and distressing thoughts about eating, weight, or shape, and body image concerns,” says Valentina Ivezaj, PhD, who works…