Although eating disorders often appear during the teen years or young adulthood, they may also develop during childhood or later in life 40 years and older.
Remember: People with eating disorders may appear healthy, yet be extremely ill. Common eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder. Each of these disorders is associated with different but sometimes overlapping symptoms. People exhibiting any combination of these symptoms may have an eating disorder and should be evaluated by a health care provider.
Anorexia nervosa is a condition where people avoid food, severely restrict food, or eat very small quantities of only certain foods. They also may weigh themselves repeatedly. Even when dangerously underweight, they may see themselves as overweight. There are two subtypes of anorexia nervosa: a restrictive subtype and a binge-purge subtype. Restrictive : People with the restrictive subtype of anorexia nervosa severely limit the amount and type of food they consume.
Binge-Purge : People with the binge-purge subtype of anorexia nervosa also greatly restrict the amount and type of food they consume. In addition, they may have binge-eating and purging episodes—eating large amounts of food in a short time followed by vomiting or using laxatives or diuretics to get rid of what was consumed. Anorexia nervosa can be fatal. It has an extremely high death mortality rate compared with other mental disorders.
People with anorexia are at risk of dying from medical complications associated with starvation. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. If you or someone you know is in immediate distress or is thinking about hurting themselves, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline toll-free at TALK If you suspect a medical emergency, seek medical attention or call immediately.
Bulimia nervosa is a condition where people have recurrent episodes of eating unusually large amounts of food and feeling a lack of control over their eating. This binge eating is followed by behaviors that compensate for the overeating to prevent weight gain, such as forced vomiting, excessive use of laxatives or diuretics, fasting, excessive exercise, or a combination of these behaviors. Unlike those with anorexia nervosa, people with bulimia nervosa may maintain a normal weight or be overweight.
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Personality traits are another cause. In particular, neuroticism, perfectionism , and impulsivity are three personality traits often linked to a higher risk of developing an eating disorder 3. Other potential causes include perceived pressures to be thin, cultural preferences for thinness, and exposure to media promoting such ideals 3.
That said, culturally accepted ideals of thinness are very present in many areas of the world. Yet, in some countries, few individuals end up developing an eating disorder. Thus, they are likely caused by a mix of factors.
More recently, experts have proposed that differences in brain structure and biology may also play a role in the development of eating disorders. In particular, levels of the brain messengers serotonin and dopamine may be factors 5 , 6.
Summary Eating disorders may be caused by several factors. These include genetics, brain biology, personality traits, and cultural ideals. Anorexia nervosa is likely the most well-known eating disorder. It generally develops during adolescence or young adulthood and tends to affect more women than men 7. They tend to constantly monitor their weight, avoid eating certain types of foods, and severely restrict their calories. Common symptoms of anorexia nervosa include 8 :. Obsessive-compulsive symptoms are also often present.
For instance, many people with anorexia are often preoccupied with constant thoughts about food, and some may obsessively collect recipes or hoard food. Such individuals may also have difficulty eating in public and exhibit a strong desire to control their environment, limiting their ability to be spontaneous. Anorexia is officially categorized into two subtypes — the restricting type and the binge eating and purging type 8. Individuals with the restricting type lose weight solely through dieting, fasting, or excessive exercise.
Individuals with the binge eating and purging type may binge on large amounts of food or eat very little. In both cases, after they eat, they purge using activities like vomiting, taking laxatives or diuretics, or exercising excessively. Anorexia can be very damaging to the body. Over time, individuals living with it may experience the thinning of their bones, infertility, brittle hair and nails, and the growth of a layer of fine hair all over their body 9.
Summary People with anorexia nervosa may limit their food intake or compensate for it through various purging behaviors. They have an intense fear of gaining weight, even when severely underweight. Bulimia nervosa is another well-known eating disorder.
Like anorexia, bulimia tends to develop during adolescence and early adulthood and appears to be less common among men than women 7. Each binge eating episode usually continues until the person becomes painfully full.
During a binge, the person usually feels that they cannot stop eating or control how much they are eating. Binges can happen with any type of food but most commonly occur with foods the individual would normally avoid.
Many anorexics feel as though every other part of their life is out of control — when it comes to food, however, they have complete control. When talking about which eating disorder is most deadly, it is important to discuss the question of whether an eating disorder such as anorexia can be overcome. The answer is that yes, it most definitely can, but it is never an easy task.
As those with the condition have an intense fear of gaining weight, it can be a struggle to help them develop a healthy attitude to eating once more.
Individual counselling is a massive part of a recovery programme for anorexia. Those with the condition need to understand the consequences of their actions and need to be in a position to accept that they are harming their health.
This is not as easy as it first sounds. Many anorexics find it difficult to see what others see in terms of their body shape and weight. They do not believe they have a problem and are often resistant to any suggestions that they need help.
It is usually only with the help of experienced counsellors that their negative thought patterns can be challenged and overcome. As anorexia can be such a difficult condition to treat, counsellors who specialise in eating disorders are needed. This is where Banbury Lodge can help. We have fully trained counsellors with specialist knowledge of treating eating disorders such as anorexia. If you are worried about yourself or a loved one, please give us a call. We will discuss your situation with you and determine the best course of treatment in terms of achieving full recovery.
We can answer any queries you may have and, if you are ready to get started on a comprehensive recovery programme, we can set the wheels in motion and help you take the next steps on the recovery journey. Please call today to find out more about us and what we can do to help you or a loved one get well again. Bupa Recognised Provider.
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