EATING DISORDERS
NAMI states that 1 in every 20 people will be affected by an eating disorder at some time in their lives.
warning signs
Limited food intake
Fear of being “fat” even if other people do not think they are “fat”
Difficulty with body image
Excessive behaviors intended to prevent weight gain, such as working out excessively or purging (e.g., voluntarily throwing up or using laxatives)
treatment at care
Helping to understand thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that are triggering
Helping to develop coping skills
Coordinating care with other support professionals when needed
MORE INFORMATION ON EATING DISORDERS
TYPES OF EATING DISORDERS
Anorexia Nervosa: People with this eating disorder limit their food intake, fear being “fat”, experience problems with their body image, and weigh significantly less than what is considered normal for their age and height
Bulimia Nervosa: People with bulimia nervosa binge eat and engage in behaviors intended to prevent weight gain, such as working out a lot or purging, people with bulimia nervosa can be any weight
Binge-Eating Disorder: People with Binge-Eating Disorder have recurrent episodes of binge-eating, when they feel out of control while eating large amounts of food in a short period of time
WARNING SIGNS OF AN EATING DISORDER
- If a person purges often they may experience ongoing sore throats, tooth decay, intestinal problems or severe dehydration
- Eating more rapidly than normal
- Eating until uncomfortably full
- Eating large amounts of food when not hungry
- Eating alone because of feeling embarrassed
- Feeling disgusted with themselves, depressed, or guilty
