Despite what friends and family may say, eating disorders are not a "phase", or a sign of attention. An eating disorder is a true condition that requires medical and professional treatment. A general practitioner and psychiatrist are needed to tackle and solve the root of the eating disorder, then help someone affected with it from relapsing back into it or managing it as best as possible.
It can go through their entire life if it's not treated.
Eating disorders have an effect on other lifestyle issues due to weight loss or other abnormal eating habits. Vomiting and dehydration can result to having eating disorders. This can also lead to having a weak immune system and in order to remain healthy and maintain the ability to have a normal lifestyle, eating disorders should be treated as best as possible.
affective (mood) disorders, personality disorders, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, substance abuse, anxiety or panic disorder, agoraphobia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
If the disorder is severe and/or not properly treated, perhaps not. Mental disorders can be successfully treated and managed. Many factors come into play.
the study of eating disorders
Eating Disorders Coalition was created in 2000.
Eating Disorders Association was created in 1989.
Two eating disorders are anorexia nervosa and bulemia nervosa.
Usually the eating disorder starts in the mind. Eating disorders are psychological disorders (image disorders).
The best thing to do about eating disorders is to get help. If you or you know someone that has one, go see your doctor. Your doctor will recommend you to a therapist and a nutritionist to help you overcome your eating disorders. Eating disorders can be fatal so it is extremely important for you to get help!
There are several different kinds of eating disorders, including: bulimia, anorexia, and binge eating. If one suffers from these eating disorders, it is suggested one seek help from a therapist and/or doctor.
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