Are there any clinics specifically for compulsive eating?
A. There are clinics for compulsive eating, although few in Canada. A good program or service provider will help you look at the reasons you eat the way you do. They will also teach you how to make healthy changes. They will emphasize healthy living, healthy eating and physical activities you can enjoy. A good clinic should help you see that physically and emotionally healthy people come in all shapes and sizes. They should know that the culture that you live in and your personal history affect how you think and deal with food and weight. The program should not try to treat eating disorders like addictions. It should not promote dieting or restrictive eating. It should not ignore your history. Healthy living does not include high-risk weight loss surgery, liquid diets or extreme diets. If you’re looking for a program for compulsive eating, learn as much as you can about different programs.
