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Re:We're learning more about the craving that fuels self-def... by jv22222 on Monday September 25, 2017 @01:01PM (#15332073)
> I imagine if there was a diet that said "drink a cup of water before eating that cupcake" it might be equally as effective for compulsive eaters.

Having participated in a number of eating disorder groups and also having studied it, I feel sure that is not the case.

Edit: (Assuming that the prior commenters method _is_ effective)

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Re:We're learning more about the craving that fuels self-def... by towaway on Monday September 25, 2017 @04:08PM (#15333670)
Indeed. And interestingly I believe naltrexone is sometimes used in the same way for eating disorders.
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