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    3 Common Eating Disorders

    January 22, 2024

    Do you suspect that you might have an eating disorder? If so, you’re not alone. According to statistics published by the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD), approximately 9% of the U.S. population (28.8 million people) will experience an eating disorder at some point during their lives. Below, we discuss three of […]

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    3 Common Eating Disorders

    January 22, 2024

    Do you suspect that you might have an eating disorder? If so, you’re not alone. According to statistics published by the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD), approximately 9% of the U.S. population (28.8 million people) will experience an eating disorder at some point during their lives. Below, we discuss three of the most common eating disorders.

    1. Anorexia Nervosa

    Commonly referred to simply as “anorexia,” anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that causes someone to have a distorted perception of their own weight. Because they fear gaining weight, people with this condition tend to severely restrict how much food they eat, essentially starving themselves. They may also exercise excessively.

    2. Bulimia Nervosa

    This eating disorder causes someone to eat a large amount of food in a short amount of time, then try to get rid of the excess calories in an unhealthy way (for example, by vomiting, taking laxatives, or using enemas). This cycle is referred to as “binging and purging.”

    3. Binge-Eating Disorder

    Binge-eating disorder causes someone to regularly consume abnormally large amounts of food. People with this condition often report feeling like they’ve lost control and can’t make themselves stop eating.

    Get the Help You Need

    If you think you might have one of the conditions described above or a different type of eating disorder, we invite you to schedule an appointment with one of the experienced therapists on our team. We understand how having an eating disorder can affect all aspects of your life, and we’ll work with you to overcome your struggles and achieve your treatment goals. Contact us today to get started.

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    Eating Disorders in Adults

    August 1, 2022

    Eating disorders are often associated with teenagers and adolescents. But many adults struggle with this same issue. What are Eating Disorders? Eating disorders are mental health issues that involve unhealthy or obsessive eating habits. Some of the most common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder. Anyone can develop an eating disorder at […]

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    Eating Disorders in Adults

    August 1, 2022

    Eating disorders are often associated with teenagers and adolescents. But many adults struggle with this same issue.

    What are Eating Disorders?

    Eating disorders are mental health issues that involve unhealthy or obsessive eating habits. Some of the most common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder.

    Anyone can develop an eating disorder at any point in their life, though a disproportionate number of those diagnosed are young females. Researchers have found there are often biological factors involved in developing an eating disorder, as well as social and interpersonal pressures. Many men and women develop eating disorders as a response to culturally mediated body image concerns. 

    Eating Disorders and Physical Health

    If not treated, eating disorders can and do often lead to poor physical health. Here are just some of the physical symptoms that commonly occur in people with eating disorders:

    • Drastic changes in weight (either increase or decrease)
    • Hair loss
    • Dizzy spells and fainting
    • Feeling cold
    • Stained or discolored teeth (from purging)
    • GI upsets like stomach aches and cramping
    • Dehydration
    • Nutritional deficiencies

    It’s important to mention that while these symptoms are common, not everyone will present with them. Eating disorders and their physical and emotional effects will look different for each individual.

    Treatment Options

    Eating disorders can be very stressful for the person and their loved ones. In some cases, they can even be life-threatening.

    There are a few different treatment options for those suffering from an eating disorder:

    Speaking with a Trained Therapist

    A therapist trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help a patient uncover the emotional reasons beneath the affliction and help them to adapt their behavior.

    Medications

    Medications may be needed to help treat any anxiety and depression that often coexists with an eating disorder.

    Work with a Nutritionist

    It is often advised that people with eating disorders work with a nutritionist to relearn proper eating habits and the importance of getting the right amount of nutrients each day.

    If you or someone you love is living with an eating disorder, it is important that you get some help. With the right treatment plan, life can become healthy once again.

    SOURCES:

    • https://psychcentral.com/eating-disorders/eating-disorders
    • https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/basics/eating-disorders
    • https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/issues/eating-disorders

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