Eating Disorder Help
Dieting and concern about body image are an American pastime. At any given moment, some 50 million Americans are on a weight-loss regimen. Although few of those who wish they were thinner suffer from a true psychiatric eating disorder, the number of individuals who have either of the two major forms of eating disorders -
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Diabulimia -- My Story
There's a picture that I keep in a folder in my computer. I take it out to look at time to time, and although I know the girl in the... Read more »
Symptoms of Eating Disorders
There are two main types of eating disorders: anorexia nervosa and bulimia. Some experts have suggested a third type should be binge... Read more »
ADHD and Eating Disorders
As children head back to school, parents of children with ADHD worry about academic performance, whether their children will make friends,... Read more »
The Link Between ADHD and Eating Disorders
Girls with ADHD may have a higher risk of developing eating disorders according to a study completed at the University of Virginia.... Read more »
Eating Disorders May Lurk Among Very Religious
The religion commands a fast every year for 25 hours, but members of the Jewish community, particularly the orthodox, sometimes embrace the... Read more »
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Living With Bipolar Disorder: Six Key Coping Strategies
I’m often asked how to cope with bipolar disorder. It is a question all of us with the disorder are asked. The truth is, sometimes we cope... Read more »
Eating Disorders: Therapy
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PsychotherapyEating disorders are nearly always treated with some form of psychotherapy. Depending on the problem, different psychological approaches... Read more »
Eating Disorders: Complications of Bulimia
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of BulimiaEffects of Bulimic Behavior on the BodyMany medical problems are directly associated with bulimic behavior, including:Tooth erosion,... Read more »
Eating Disorders: Treatment for Bulimia
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for BulimiaSome doctors recommend a stepped approach for patients with bulimia, which follow specific stages depending on the severity and response... Read more »
Eating Disorders: Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Treatment goals for eating disorders include:Restore normal weight for anorexia nervosaReduce, and hopefully stop, binge eating and purging for... Read more »
7 Warning Signs of Eating Disorders
Weight issues are much discussed in the media as many Americans struggle with obesity. A weight issue that does get as much attention is the prevalence of eating disorders, conditions that many men and women struggle with daily. In this slideshow,...
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