Eating Disorders
Eating disorders involve unhealthy eating habits due to distorted body image or emotional distress.
Common Eating Disorders:
Anorexia Nervosa
Extreme weight loss efforts that may become life-threatening.
Symptoms: Weakness, extreme weight loss, feeling cold, stomach pain, trouble focusing.
Treatment: Psychotherapy, Talk Therapy
Binge-Eating Disorder
Uncontrollable overeating, often leading to guilt and restrictive dieting, which worsens binge episodes.
Symptoms: Overeating, hiding food, feeling shame or guilt.
Treatment: CBT, Interpersonal Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Bulimia Nervosa
Binge-eating followed by purging (vomiting, laxatives) due to guilt and body image concerns.
Symptoms: Mood swings, fear of weight gain, purging, fasting, dehydration.
Treatment: CBT, Family-Based Therapy
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
Extreme avoidance of food due to sensory issues or fear of choking.
Symptoms: Limited eating, low appetite, malnutrition.
Treatment: CBT, Responsive Feeding Therapy