My Recipe for Life - Binge Eating Disorder

My Personal Recipe for Life

Create a recipe using the qualities, relationships and support that matter most to you, without food rules or perfection.

My Recovery Reflections

Use these spaces to explore your feelings and support needs without judgement, dieting rules or tracking.

Support & Safety

Binge eating disorder involves recurrent episodes of eating accompanied by a sense of loss of control and significant distress. It is a recognised eating disorder and deserves compassionate, evidence-based treatment.

Speak to your GP

A GP can discuss symptoms, assess physical and psychological wellbeing and help arrange referral to appropriate eating disorder services.

Specialist treatment

Guided self-help and eating-disorder-focused cognitive behavioural therapy are commonly recommended approaches. Treatment should be individualised.

Avoiding harmful cycles

Restrictive dieting or attempting to compensate for binge eating can make difficulties worse. A qualified professional can help develop a more consistent and supportive approach to eating.

Emotional wellbeing

Shame, anxiety, depression and isolation may accompany binge eating disorder. These experiences deserve care alongside eating difficulties.

UK support

Beat offers information and support for eating disorders. Your GP can help you access NHS eating disorder services.