BED and Depression

Treatment for Binge Eating and Depression from St. Louis Area Dietitians – Get Outpatient Help and Experience Recovery

The link between binge eating and depression:

The connection is certainly complex as each condition can influence the other.

Causes:

The causes can include emotional eating as a coping mechanism, which can result in binge eating as it temporarily decreases sadness or anxiety but often leads to feelings of guilt and shame after engaging in the behavior. Both behaviors involve dysregulation in brian pathways related to reward and mood deregulation. Furthermore, the person struggling often has low self esteem and poor body image which can only exacerbate the symptoms.

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Depression and Binge Eating Treatment:

Get outpatient medical nutrition therapy to overcome depression and binge eating from expert eating disorder dietitians in the St. Louis Area. Our treatment is available online or in person.

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The difference between binge eating (BED) and overeating:

While distinct in characteristics, BED is recognized in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders) as having recurrent episodes of binge eating at least once a week for 3 months, while overeating is not classified as a formal disorder in the DSM-5, but generally refers to consuming more food than the body needs, typically on an occasional basis. In short, BED involves lack of control and consuming large quantities of food regularly whereas overeating involves occasional overconsumption without a persistent sense of loss of control.

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Symptoms of Binge Eating

Eating a large amount of food within a discrete time period.
Feeling a lack of control over eating during the episodes.
Eating much more rapidly than normal
Eating until feel uncomfortably full
Eating alone due to embarrassment about the quantity of food consumes
Eating large amounts when not hungry
Feeling disgusted with oneself
Feeling depressed or guilty after overeating
Episodes occur at least once a week for 3 months

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Our Team of Dietitian Nutritionists in the Greater St. Louis Area

Branz Nutrition Counseling is a team of certified eating disorder dietitians who provide compassionate care to those struggling with their relationship to food. Our approach is weight-inclusive, LGBTQIA+, and social justice-oriented, which means that we believe that everyone deserves access to quality care.

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With locations in Illinois and Missouri, we offer both virtual and in-person counseling sessions. And, we are licensed to provide Telehealth nutrition therapy to patients around the country.

We see clients in person in the St. Louis area, Missouri, Illinois, and from around the country via Telehealth. Learn more here.

Erica Branz

MS, RDN, LDN, CEDS

Founder and Registered Dietitian
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Brianna Becherer

MS, RDN, LDN, CPT

Registered Dietitian
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Gwendoline Balto

MS, RDN, LDN

Registered Dietitian
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Laura Bradfield

RDN, LDN

Registered Dietitian
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Kelly Houston

MS, RDN, LDN, CLC

Registered Dietitian
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Michelle Wilson

MS, RDN, LDN, CEDS-C, CIEC

Registered Dietitian
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What service do you need? We offer a range of appointments of different durations to best fit your needs.

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Be paired with the dietitian nutritionist on our team and get continued support with one of our online groups. One-on-one counseling, in-person, or virtual. WE TAKE INSURANCE!

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Heal your relationship with food and your body. Choose the best foods for your unique needs. Get the tools you need to live a healthy life. Receive continued support.

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Our Testimonials

Thank you for choosing us as the Best Dietitian Practice in STL (2023)

There have been times where my daughter will eat 4 bowls of carrots and turn down a cookie, and there have been times where she will want all the fruit snacks and nothing else, but it doesn’t stress me out because I know now that it’s just what her body wants in the moment. The information provided in your course not only helps my kids, but also opened my eyes to some of my own internal struggles around sugar and meal times!"
My sister Gifted this program to me and I'm so glad she did! I've already gotten so much out of watching the modules and reading the PDFs."
Understanding and implementing the Division of Responsibility in Feeding really takes the pressure off meal times. I love sitting down to enjoy dinner with my family and I hope it’s a memory my kids enjoy when they’re older too."
Also, againg, thank you for being so kind to "A". She usually does not like seeing "doctor like people", but she actually enjoys coming to see you, so that says a lot.
by Mother of a Patient, Saint Louis, MO
I can't thank you enough for all you have done for us. I know we will continue to deal with food issues but at least I see hope. I honestly don't know how L(or myself) could have got through the past year without you. You literally are a lifesaver!! You are an amazing dietitian!!.
by Mother of a Patient
Thank you for the caring devoted service and gentle compassion you have shown "S" over the years.
by Mother of a Patient, Saint Louis, MO
I am truly grateful we found you to be he nutritionist. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
by Mother of a Patient, Saint Louis, MO
"For most of my life, I have correlated the size of my body to being loved and accepted. The smaller I am, the more lovable and acceptable I am. Giving up the dieting, the rules, and the noise has given me the freedom to trust, appreciate and accept love from others as well as myself".
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I truly appreciate the encouragement and hearfelt, genuine concern you have for me. Your counsel and empathy have meant a great deal and helped keep me going during difficult times.
by C, Saint Louis, MO
Thanks for helping me think about food differently and providing guidance regarding how to select carbs. Also, thanks for helping me recognize that the evolution would take several months to come to a 'new normal'.
by E, Saint Louis, MO