The best way to treat binge eating is to have psychotherapy sessions to change behavior and the way you think about food, developing techniques that help you have a healthier attitude towards what you eat.
However, the psychiatrist can also play an important role by prescribing drugs that help relieve the compulsion, so that it is easier to focus on what the psychologist or therapist is trying to teach during psychotherapy.
Main remedies for binge eating
The most used remedies to treat binge eating are antidepressants, appetite controllers and nervous system controllers such as:
- Sibutramine: releases the hormone GLP1 in the intestine, giving a feeling that it is no longer necessary to eat more; Fluoxetine or Sertraline: improve the feeling of well-being, by acting directly on serotonin, a chemical present in the brain that in addition to improving mood, decreases the desire to eat sweets and promotes satiety; Topiramate: it is a medication usually indicated to treat seizures, but it can also be used to decrease excess appetite; Lysdexamphetamine dimesylate: usually used to treat hyperactivity in children, but can be used in adults to decrease uncontrolled appetite, promoting satiety.
Any medication for binge eating should always be guided by a psychiatrist or doctor specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, as the dose of each medication can vary according to the weight and age of each person.
This type of medicine should only be used when other natural forms are not showing results in combating binge eating. In addition, during treatment with these remedies it is very important to maintain psychotherapy sessions, as well as maintain a regular exercise plan and a balanced diet.
Here are some recipes for weight loss that can complete the treatment.
Possible side effects
Although they can be used under medical guidance, these drugs are not completely safe, especially when used for long periods. Some of the most common side effects include dry mouth, insomnia, dizziness, memory problems, tingling in the hands and feet, difficulty speaking or sedation.
Natural Remedy Options for Binge Eating
Before using the drugs to control binge eating, some natural options that help reduce appetite can be tested, such as:
- Chia seeds: add 25 g of chia to every meal; Saffron: take 90 mg of saffron in capsules, twice a day; Psyllium husk: take 20 g about 3 hours before lunch and dinner, as well as immediately after; Caralluma fimbriata: take 1 g in capsules, once a day.
These options of natural remedies can take up to 1 or 2 months of continuous use until they have the desired effects, however, they usually do not have side effects and, therefore, can be a good alternative to pharmacy medications.
Also check out some homemade recipes that can also help curb your appetite.
Also watch the following video and learn what to do if hunger strikes at night:
