Eating disorders
Eating disorders
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What are Eating Disorders?
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that involve unhealthy and often dangerous eating habits. They go far beyond food—these disorders are about self-image, control, emotional pain, and coping mechanisms. Common types include Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder. Each of these conditions can have severe physical, emotional, and psychological consequences. People with eating disorders may experience an overwhelming preoccupation with body weight, food, calories, or exercise. Left untreated, these disorders can lead to life-threatening complications.
Eating disorders are not just about food they’re deeply rooted in emotional struggles. With the right support, recovery is not only possible it’s life-changing.
Living with an eating disorder can feel overwhelming, isolating, and deeply painful. Many individuals hide their symptoms, feeling shame or guilt about their behaviours. Whether it's restricting food, bingeing, or purging, these patterns can take a toll on the body and mind. We provide compassionate, non-judgmental therapy that helps individuals understand the emotional roots of their eating disorder and begin the healing journey in a safe, supportive space.
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Conditions That May Arise from Eating Disorders:
- Anorexia Nervosa: Characterised by extreme restriction of food intake, fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image.
- Bulimia Nervosa: Involves cycles of binge eating followed by purging (vomiting, fasting, or over-exercising).
- Binge Eating Disorder: Repeated episodes of uncontrollable eating without purging.
- Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID): Lack of interest in eating or avoidance of food based on sensory characteristics, leading to nutritional deficiencies.
- Orthorexia: An obsession with “clean” or “healthy” eating that becomes restrictive and mentally consuming.
Solutions for Eating Disorders:
- Therapeutic Intervention: CBT-E, DBT, family therapy, and trauma-informed approaches to address underlying emotional issues.
- Nutritional Counseling: Support from dietitians to rebuild a healthy, sustainable relationship with food.
- Medical Monitoring: Supervision of physical health due to risks like malnutrition or heart complications.
- Support Groups: Group therapy or peer support to reduce isolation and share recovery experiences.
- Mindfulness and Body Image Work: Practices to foster self-acceptance and emotional regulation.
