It can be scary to enter an inpatient treatment facility for the first time, especially if you’re being treated for eating disorder behaviors you may have been struggling with for a long time. You will most likely have to adjust to a new routine, which can include meetings with doctors, nutritionists, and other healthcare specialists, [...]
When you think about disorders associated with high rates of self-injurious thoughts and behaviors, including suicide, which disorders come to mind? It is likely you think of depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. It is perhaps less likely that you think of eating disorders. However, as I review below, research continues to demonstrate that all eating [...]
Rather than engaging in sports or exercise for fun and/or health, physical activities are often abused by [...]
Only 20% of people who struggle with eating disorders will receive professional help.1 That means that millions are navigating recovery alone. There are several reasons why many fail to get the help they need, with the main reasons being a shortage of providers,2 high costs, shame, and stigma.3 The COVID pandemic not only exacerbated the [...]
Refeeding syndrome commonly occurs when someone who is malnourished, possibly as the result of an eating disorder, begins to eat more regularly again. Unfortunately, the condition can become quite serious. Complex metabolic processes that take place when someone starts eating more regularly can result in complications such as heart failure, respiratory failure, electrolyte imbalances, and [...]
Throughout human history, large meals have been an integral part of all kinds of occasions. And today, everything from birthday parties to holidays, weddings, date nights, and professional events may center around the idea of eating with others. For many, these get-togethers mark a happy occasion. But for individuals dealing with food anxiety, these moments [...]
Eating disorders are complex chronic health conditions requiring a long-term recovery approach. Unfortunately, the road to recovery for children can be especially difficult and may involve setbacks and relapses. A relapse in eating disorders is a return or worsening of symptoms after improvement or remission. It may occur due to stressors, such as a change [...]
Eating disorders are complex conditions influenced by various factors, such as genetics, environment, and life experiences. College, in general—a time of personal, academic, and social growth—also brings significant challenges. College students may be more at risk of developing an eating disorder because of social expectations, academic pressures, and the stress of transitioning into adulthood. There [...]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and its connection to eating disorders is a relatively new field of study. However, early research has uncovered some links connecting aspects of ADHD to certain disordered eating behaviors.1 Still, other research is beginning to uncover the roles certain foods and nutrient deficiencies may play in these conditions, indicating that [...]
Binge eating disorder (BED) is an eating disorder characterized by recurring binge eating episodes. These episodes often happen in private, with people consuming up to thousands of calories in one sitting. The person typically feels guilty later, but they refrain from using any methods of purging. While BED is often considered a mild eating disorder, [...]
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