How can one reset their appestat?

I feel as if I have lost the ability to feel full. Is there an eating program (not a diet) that can help people get back in touch with their hunger/appetite signals? I am just slowly overcoming an eating disorder and I think getting my stomach to be able to feel that "full" feeling again would greatly help my recovery. If anyone has any suggestions It would be very much appreciated.

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It may be dangerous for me to recommend an approach without understanding what kind of eating disorder you've recovered from. I am not a medical professional, so my opinions are based upon my own experience with food addiction. This may or may not apply in your situation.None the less, there some general guidelines for healthy eating that apply to the vast majority of people. It's very helpful to consume a balance of nutrients without overdoing rich foods such as dairy (milk, cheese, eggs, yogurt), meat (beef, pork, poultry, fish), salt, sugar, fat, caffeine, alcohol, refined oils, and food additives. The optimal diet for humans is a Whole Food, Plant Based (WFPB) diet as recommended by the top nutrition researchers in the world including: T. Colin Campbell, Neal Barnard, and Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr.If you have a tendency to overeat, a balanced WFPB diet will eliminate the addiction to junk food and provide you with very filling fiber and phytonutrients. The biochemistry involved in overeating and food addiction is very well explained in the following book:"Breaking the Food Seduction: The Hidden Reasons Behind Food Cravings---And 7 Steps to End Them Naturally" by Neal D. BarnardThe advantage of whole plant based foods is the fact that the fiber makes your stomach feel full and the phytonutrients give you a feeling of satisfaction. I personally follow a week long water fast (consuming only water) once every six months or so, under the careful supervision of a medical professional. This resets my appetite. It is safe if your blood work and other vitals are carefully monitored by a knowledgeable medical professional. For more information, read:"Fasting and Eating for Health: A Medical Doctor's Program for Conquering Disease" by Joel Fuhrman (Author) , Neal D. Barnard (Foreword) It's the WFPB diet that allows for rapid weight loss, but fasting helps patients learn to sense real hunger versus symptoms of withdrawal from addicting food like substances. Again, work with a medical professional who understands fasts. Some clinics offer resort like settings to teach you everything you need to do to follow a healthy diet.From a psychological perspective, it's very helpful to understand how we are genetically programmed to eat. I recommend the following book:"The Pleasure Trap: Mastering the Hidden Force that Undermines Health & Happiness Paperback"by Douglas J. Lisle (Author) , Alan Goldhamer (Author) I hope that this information will be of help to you.