Brain over Binge Podcast Ep. 2: The Cause of Binge Eating: Urges to Binge
Dec 20, 2016
Discover the straightforward reason behind binge eating urges and how they are the key to understanding recovery. Learn why conventional views on treatment can be misleading, as urges aren't symptoms of a personal flaw. Find out how dieting can trigger cravings and sustain binge habits, while recognizing the importance of neuroplasticity in rewiring your brain. Emphasizing that ignoring urges is crucial, the discussion streamlines the recovery process, making it more accessible and actionable.
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Urges Are The Direct Cause
- Urges to binge are the direct cause of binge episodes, not merely a side effect.
- Focusing on urges simplifies recovery by targeting the immediate trigger for each binge.
Urges vs. Symptom Framing
- Conventional treatment often treats urges as symptoms of underlying emotional problems.
- Katherine argues urges feel like a direct need to eat, not just a signal to cope.
Recognize Urges Fast
- Learn to recognize urges quickly as thoughts, feelings, or physical sensations that encourage bingeing.
- When you recognize an urge, practice not responding so it becomes easier over time.
