A Visual Guide to Understanding Eating Disorders

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Binge Eating Symptom: Weight Change

It's not uncommon for someone with binge eating disorder to have weight fluctuations because of attempts to diet between bingeing episodes. But until the bingeing behavior is under control, weight loss efforts are unlikely to be successful in the long term.


Diagnosing Binge Eating Disorder


Most binge eaters hide their overeating, even from close family members, so getting a diagnosis can be difficult. One sign is a history of bingeing at least once weekly for the last 3 months. Diagnosis may also include a physical exam and a discussion of eating patterns, medical history, and family history...


Treating Binge Eating Disorder


Successful treatment may come from a combination of approaches. Talking with a therapist -- particularly cognitive behavioral therapy -- can help to change unhealthy eating habits and thinking patterns. Nutrition education, family counseling, and support groups can provide further help. Weight loss programs can also help get long-term control over binge eating. If depression is an issue, your doctor may prescribe an anti-depressant medication. If depression is an issue, a doctor may prescribe an antidepressant medicine..

What Is Anorexia?


People with anorexia nervosa develop an irrational fear of gaining weight, which can drive them to become dangerously thin. It's more common in women and girls, but it affects boys and men, too. It can start after a life change, traumatic event, or the desire to excel in sports such as gymnastics or cross-country running. Anorexia is a serious health problem, but with support and the right treatments people can and do get better...

Anorexia Symptom: Rapid Weight Loss


People with anorexia go to great lengths to lose weight. Besides eating too little food, they may compulsively exercise, or take diet pills. Taking pills to urinate (diuretics) or have a bowel movement (laxatives) are other unhealthy strategies to keep weight down. People may continue to lose, despite symptoms of starvation -- and hide a rail-thin body in baggy clothes...

Anorexia Symptom: Food Obsession


Food becomes an obsession in anorexia. People may eat very little, but think about food constantly. They may portion their food carefully, eat very small amounts of restricted foods, count calories, or weigh food before eating it. People with this illness may simply move food around the plate without actually eating anything....
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