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Anorexia, Bulimia & Binge Eating (Expert Forum)
sour candy
Answered by
The Bella Vita
Los Angeles - CA
Questions in the Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Forum are being answered by Dr. Patricia Pitts, PhD, a Clinical Psychologist from The Bella Vita Program - CA.
Doctor's Answer
by Patricia Pitts, PhD, Feb 01, 2009 09:24AM
, Feb 01, 2009 09:24AM
Dear aunt 47,
Usually the use of sour candy is a way to serve the eating disorder. It can stave off hunger and keep the obsession about eating alive and well. If a bulimic patient is asking you to bring sour candy to him or her, I would ask the treatment team if it’s appropriate/therapeutic. I would not advise it.
For more information on eating disorders, visit the bella vita website.
Best,
Dr Patricia Pitts
The Bella Vita
Los Angeles, CA
Usually the use of sour candy is a way to serve the eating disorder. It can stave off hunger and keep the obsession about eating alive and well. If a bulimic patient is asking you to bring sour candy to him or her, I would ask the treatment team if it’s appropriate/therapeutic. I would not advise it.
For more information on eating disorders, visit the bella vita website.
Best,
Dr Patricia Pitts
The Bella Vita
Los Angeles, CA
Member Comments (2)
by shlee1016, Jan 29, 2009 10:06AM
I have heard that some residential treatment centers will give them sour candy to help with the swollen glands. Is that what you are referring to?
