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Eating disorders are very serious. If you have a eating disorder you may not be able to control how little or how much you eat. Although they are sometimes seen as trivial disorders, they are very serious and can result in long-lasting damage to your body or even death. It is important you get help, such as therapy as soon as possible if you suspect that you are loved one has a eating disorder.

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Why do teens start eating disorders?

Teen's don't "start" eating disorders. Eating disorders are a very serious disease that commonly occurs in teens as well as adults. However, they're are some teens that pretend to have one because they think it's cool or they'll get noticed but the majority of people that have eating disorders are really sick.


How can I find information on eating disorders?

Eating disorders are very serious mental illnesses. It is important to find someone skilled in helping your friend. A local mental hospital may be a great place to find information.


Where can one receive treatment for an eating disorder?

An eating disorder is a serious mental illness that requires treatment. Eating Recovery Center, located in Denver, Colorado, offers treatment for eating disorders.


Names of all eating disorders?

Some common eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder. These disorders can have serious physical and psychological consequences if left untreated.


What is the study of eating disorders is called?

the study of eating disorders


Which eating disorders involves binging on large amounts of food followed by purging in an attempt to avoid weight gain?

Bulimia. A serious eating disorder which is not a way of losing weight.


When was Eating Disorders Association created?

Eating Disorders Association was created in 1989.


When was Eating Disorders Coalition created?

Eating Disorders Coalition was created in 2000.


Is there funding for binge eating disorder?

Yes, but only minimally. General eating disorder clinics actually focus on disorders that are very serious to one's health, like anorexia and bulimia.


2 eating disorders?

Two eating disorders are anorexia nervosa and bulemia nervosa.


What do you do about eating 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!


Who do eating disorders affect?

Usually the eating disorder starts in the mind. Eating disorders are psychological disorders (image disorders).