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How to help eating disorder recovery?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Binging/purging: Even with professional help, it is a slow process of recovery. A trained professional can help you explore the dynamics behind the behaviors, instead of just treating the symptoms.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 3/15/2015

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