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While there are many facets to my personality, in this forum I will mainly be discussing my Binge Eating Disorder personal experience and helpful solutions / set-backs. Thus, the info. below is solely regarding why I consider myself to be a Binge Eating Disorder specialist. I know what works and what doesn't for myself and countless others along this path and I hope this information can help you or someone you love, or are treating, to recover. At present I am still in the throes of this disease, but by writing about it, especially focusing on the solution, I hope to help you as well as myself. Thanks for subscribing!
Binge Eating Disorder expert with self-treatment experience in the following modalities, and masters level training in the modalities listed with an asterisk (*):
Psychological Therapy: DBT, CBT, EMDR, Focusing, Psychiatry, Expressive Art, Intensive Outpatient Eating disorder program for 18 weeks
12-Step: OA, FA, EDA, ACA, AA, EA, Al-Anon, CODA
Western Medicine: Psychiatrist, Neuropharmacology, Human Anatomy and Physiology*, Nutrition (extensive knowledge on how food works on the brain chemistry - specifically the physiological reasons for craving and binging)
Traditional Chinese Medicine: Medical Qigong*, Chinese Herbology*, Acupuncture*
Other: Meditation, Yoga
Literature: AA big book, OA brown book, OA 12-step workbook, ACA red book, Power of Focusing, Non-Violent Communication, Healthy Eating for the Seasons, Don't Diet; Live It, IBS, DBT workbook, many text books for medicine - eastern and western, The Craving Brain, and others (will update as I remember them!)
Other than my expertise on this subject I have a pretty full life being in school for Chinese medicine, working at an acupuncture clinic, doing 12-step work, massage therapy, and having play time with friends! I also enjoy painting, drumming, and getting out of the city when I have a willing friend with a car!
I hope these writings help and am open to feedback, but not advice giving. Speaking of which - I will only give suggestions in the form of what has worked for me and friends I know. Take what you like and leave the rest! May you fare well on your journey to recovery - I'm right beside you!
