anonymous asked:


She doesn’t know that I know about it. She hasn’t told any of us about it (her friends). She is one of those people that appears very strong. Since she hasn’t told me about it I feel like I shouldn’t tell her I know, so how can I help her?

I would especially appreciate advice from people who either have an eating disorder or have had one, since you would understand what she is going through more than I do.

Darryl

jackb son asked:


Eating foods with addictive substances such as sugar and salt. Overtime people become addicted to these ingredients as does their body. Eating disorders transcend all ages. Statistics show that 10% of all eating disorder cases are reported to occur in young children who are 10 years old or less, 33% of the reported cases are between 11-15 years of age, 43% between the ages of 16-20 and 86% of the cases are reported in individuals who are 20 years and older.

 

The fact is eating disorders do not discriminate and can be developed by both males and females, as well as those of all ages and races. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 5-15% of individuals that have been diagnosed with an eating disorder and approximately 35% of those diagnosed with binge-eating disorder are male.

 

There is a lot of misleading information on anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders among young people. Many people follow such incorrect information making rounds and misjudge the dangers posed by eating disorders. Eating disorders are known to cause a host of serious, permanent, medical conditions. They put young people at the risk of organ breakdowns and heart attacks.

 

Self-esteem problems are at the core of many eating disorders. They also play a role in other conditions, such as depression, alcoholism, drug abuse, self-injury and *******. Depression may precede eating disorders and contribute to their onset. It has also been observed that living with the eating disorder leads to depression.

 

Cases of eating disorders are not to be taken for granted. Professional help is always available. There are also numerous self-help books to consult. Eating disorder treatment methods are categorized into three groups: diet regulation, medications and psychotherapy ranging from individual to family therapy. The treatment will not cause an abrupt change, as the problem may have been deeply rooted. What matters is the concerned individual’s willingness to be cured.

 

Sleep disorders accompanied by eating disorders might cause dramatic increase in weight. Some say that this condition is merely due to eating habits while others are of the view that this condition is the result of some changes in the hormone levels. Most people who suffer from this nocturnal eating syndrome are prone to poor sleep, stress, lack of concentration and weak immune system.

 

It is a regrettable fact that in the US there are 7 million women annually who suffer from one type of eating disorder or another. These horrific figures are fed by the media stereotype of how our body and appearance should be. The two most common eating disorders are bulimia and anorexia and they will worsen and have a severe impact during pregnancy.

 

When treating eating disorders, many experts recommend that both the psychological and physical issues be treated at the same time. Experts also recommend that sufferers of anorexia or bulimia start eating small amounts of fruits and vegetables along with adding a small amount of protein to their diet. Food that is high in zinc is also a good idea as it can help to stimulate the individual’s appetite.

 

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Jean

Future Teacher asked:


I am going to start seeing an eating disorder specialist next week and eventually do a partial hospitalization program possibly. How hard is it to recover from anorexia or an eating disorder not otherwise specified (EDNOS)? Does the therapy really help? What exactly happens in treatment that helps? Do they make you force yourself to eat?

Albert

Kevin J Smith asked:


Eating Disorder problems are a worldwide concern for health issues. But in America, the abuse has magnified to a great scale. The disease affects an individual mentally as well as physically. A person’s eating habits are indicative of his condition in the usual life. For instance, a person who is depressed due to relationship problems feels eating more might relieve him/her off the stress. On the whole, the eating disorder totally wears down a person’s life and self esteem. Studies show that at least 5-7% American females are affected by Eating disorders during there lifetime.

With the much escalation in the occurrence rates of Eating Disorders and specifically Bulimia Eating Disorder, several Eating Disorder Treatment clinics have cropped up throughout the nation. These Eating Disorder Treatment centers set a different strategy and plan for each patient. The eating disorder treatment is different for each patient because of the fact that each patient responds differently to the treatment. The Bulimia Eating disorder particularly shows a varied pattern of patient’s response to the treatment. So it is very necessary that you find out the right Eating disorder treatment center, where you get special care and right direction as to how to get rid of Eating Disorder problems.

Luckily enough, it is all within your reach now. Internet has landed up distant solutions to your tough problems within your reach at one click. There are a number of trusted and well recognized Eating disorder treatment centre which have full expertise in curing Bulimia Eating disorder and Anorexia too. These treatment centers have there own websites which layout a set plan for helping patients who suffer from Eating Disorder Problems. There are only a trusted few sites which provide really effective solutions. So don’t wait anymore, if you are fed up of the eating disorder problems you should already be searching for such websites which help you get rid of this problem.



Janice

xDani asked:


Cramping, increased appetite, discharge. I am in recovery for an eating disorder, and am getting close to a healthy bmi.

Scott

Nishanth Reddy asked:


Preventing eating disorders can be possible with some preventive measures. However, there was a query that rose among many health professionals and eating disorder patients whether preventing eating disorders is possible or not.

According to latest investigations, there are a number of preventive measures that can be taken so as to preventing eating disorders. Preventing eating disorders measures are needed to adopt by those family members where there are past records of eating disorders or behaviors of compulsive eating.

Measures To Be Taken For Preventing Eating Disorders

Here are five preventive measures that can perform in order to keep eating disorders at bay.

1. Decline to diet for preventing eating disorders. Eating disorder experts found that dieting is typically the primary step in developing an eating disorder. It is been found in a research that a woman who tends to have extreme dieting is eighteen times more at risk of raising an eating disorder. If someone in your family may be susceptible of developing an eating disorder, they should abstain from dieting. As a replacement, the individual need to consult a physician in order to learn about the ways that are safe and effective in losing weight.

2. Parents should act as positive and healthy role models in preventing eating disorders. A researcher states that parents play a very significant role in tracing out whether children are ultimately developing an eating disorder or not. Most of the parents automatically project their unhealthy viewpoints and approaches regarding their own bodies that their children pick up on. Parents with a high value about being thin or other features of one’s physical appearance may be transferring the point to their children with a belief that physical appearance plays a vital role than being happy and healthy.

Parents have to struggle in order to develop a positive attitude about their own bodies and need to offer a safe, caring and non-judgmental atmosphere to their children. This atmosphere can be achieved by preparing a nutritious meal along with enjoyable activities that involves total family.

3. Family dynamics can set up means to preventing an eating disorder. Families should strive to spend quality time together. Plan to eat dinner together, and participate in outdoor activities that give pleasure. Criticism and competition need to be avoided so as to generate a secure and loving environment where children feel cherished.

4. Prefer exercises as a means of preventing eating disorders in order to have a good health, not a thin body. In general you will have a negative attitude towards exercise and think of exercise as just a task that is boring, hard, and even painful. Changing the opinion regarding exercise can definitely help you in preventing eating disorders. Repossessing the sense of the unadulterated pleasure of movement can become a measure in preventing eating disorders. Try to make every effort in those activities in which you have interest and thrill you.

5. Eat a multiplicity of foods in moderation. Eating food in moderation is a way where you can eat even your favorite guilty pleasures. In order to cultivate a healthy attitude towards food try preventing eating disorders. Remember that it is a safe way to eat anything you want, as long as you balance your eating behaviors.



Ronald

Ongiel asked:


Well, my friend has been drinking beverages more than eating today. I mean, today, she only ate three spoons of noodles and a slice of pizza, and she is full the whole day. But she drinks more frequently than she eats that she could still finish a whole bottle of milk in one sitting! Is this a disorder? What is wrong?

Sherry

tptshorty asked:


I have a friend who’se 5′11 and she weighs 105 pounds! Could she possibly have an eating disorder? I know shes not bulemic because she never uses the bathroom, but whenever we’re at a restaurant she eats a few bites and claims to be full. She drinks only diet soda and never stops talking about her weight. She brags about being skinny, though. Could she have an eating disorder or is she just really skinny?

Bryan

Ashley G asked:


In my middle school and high school years I had a eating disorder that basically controlled my life. I have been trying since I graduated from high school to keep from relapsing. For the last couple of weeks I’ve been thinking about just doing things all over again. What are some ways that I keep from relapsing?

Christina

Jeff Dedrick asked:


Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are the diseases caused due to the abnormal eating behavior of an individual. Many people suffer from such eating disorders. They indulge in eating more and more food, which is considered abnormal. A normal person cannot have the amount of food, a person suffering from an eating disorder can have.

Such abnormal patterns of food are not a result of increased hunger. Person having eating disorders have other problems. These problems are related to their lifestyle. Eating disorders are a sign of a problematic time in a person’s life. People eat more food to suppress extreme emotions and depression.

There are also different types of eating disorders. Some types of eating disorders are: anorexia, compulsive eating, binge eating disorder and bulimia. These eating disorders are completely curable. You have to detect them on time and seek a medical advice. Treatment may takes a long time. But if the patient is given good support by his family and friends, he can fully overcome the disease.

There are certain misconception about eating disorders. One common misconception is that the males who have any eating disorder are considered to be ***. The fact is that *** has nothing to do with eating disorders. Secondly, if a man has one eating disorder, he cannot have another. Whereas, many people have multiple eating disorders.

The most common misbelieve is that teenage girls are more prone to eating disorders. It is a fact that you can have an eating disorder during your teenage years but anyone, be it children, young girls, and boys, can develop an eating disorder.

If someone around you seems to be suffering with eating disorders, help them. Such people become emotionally very weak and use food as a way to relieve themselves. Emotional support is the most important thing to treat these individuals



Eugene