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People in recovery battle their demons daily.
Numerous factors can deter their progress and send them back to square one.
Reddit userParking_Honey_8569had to check himself into rehab for binge eating disorder (BED).
He was making good progress whenhis wifedropped by one day and smuggled his favorite snacks.
He then turned to the internet for answers, asking whether he had gone too far.
However, his condition could be a byproduct of a deeper-rooted mental condition.
In the bookFoundations of the Mind, Brain, and Behavioral Relationships,clinical neuropsychologistDr.
Jahangir Moiniand his co-authorsdiscussedits possible causes.
Risk factors include childhood obesity,depression, low self-esteem, and physical or sexual abuse during childhood.
It is likely to occur after dieting, and vice versa.
The experts also revealed the connection between BED and other known eating disorders.
According to experts, her actions did nothing but tempt her husband instead of making him feel good.
Having potato chips or cookies around someone who binge eats is the same kind of temptation.
Columbia University grad studentChelsea Kronengoldwas diagnosed with BED in 2013.
She pointed out one essential factor to remember for people with loved ones going through the same struggles.
Its not about the food.
Its a way of coping with emotions.
When helping close kin with a bingeeating disorder, experts advise reinventing the meal plan by focusing on nourishment.
The wife could have offered tasty yet nutritious alternatives like fruits, yogurt, and nuts instead.
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