What is an Eating Disorder? The American Psychiatric Association (APA) explains that “Eating disorders are behavioral conditions characterized by severe and persistent disturbance in eating…
When most people think of bulimia, they think of one type of disordered eating. That is, they imagine someone who binges on an excessive amount…
WHAT IS DRUNKOREXIA? Drunkorexia is the recognized term that refers to modifying eating behaviors for the planned caloric intake of alcohol or to increase the…
Anorexia nervosa, often called anorexia, is a complex form of disordered eating. Someone suffering from anorexia avoids eating for fear of gaining weight, but their…
Although many of us are aware of disordered eating, we tend to misunderstand the conditions. For instance, there’s a common misconception that women are the…
The health concerns of anorexia are substantial. With that in mind, how do you know whether you or a loved one needs to get admitted…
Disordered eating is a mental health issue that has very substantial medical effects on the body. Healing from disordered eating requires both physical treatment and…
When confronted with stress or trauma, individuals attempt to develop coping mechanisms to deal with what they are facing. Unfortunately, these coping mechanism can often…
Disordered eating is the open secret that many know, but very few talk about. A case in point is the anorexia vs. bulimia discussion. Do…
Every day, experts learn more about disordered eating and the human mind. What was once thought to be a self-control issue is now considered a…
