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Eating Disorders
Disordered eating occurs when one's relationship to food and eating includes emotional, compulsive and destructive aspects which are related to psychic needs opposed to physical needs. These conditions are psychological in nature and are characterized by obsessively thinking about food, eating and body image with ritualized patterns of eating that provide a sense of control and a way to cope with overwhelming emotions. Disordered eating behaviors may include:
- Binge eating followed by self-induced vomiting (Bulimia Nervosa)
- Compulsive overeating (Binge Eating Disorder)
- Restricting food intake (Anorexia Nervosa)
- Any combination of the above three
Disordered eating causes psychological, emotional, and relational damage along with potentially life-threatening consequences.
- Individuals with severe or long-term conditions are four times more likely to die prematurely than others without these conditions.
- When substance abuse accompanies disordered eating, the person is 10 times more likely to experience premature death
Since we must eat to survive, addressing disordered eating requires embracing the complex and intricate nature of the problem while offering solutions that incorporate biological, psychological, social, physical, and spiritual changes and interventions.
Who seeks help for disordered eating?
Individuals seek help for disordered eating as they become aware of the destructive consequences that inevitably accompany these patterns of impaired coping. Among these are:
- Significant weight loss or gain
- Health complications or concerns related to disordered eating
- Mood problems related to disordered eating
- Interpersonal difficulties and relationship losses
- Spiritual disconnection and identity disturbances
- Increased substance use or abuse
- Encouragement to seek help for disordered eating from a professional or family member
If you believe a loved one or coworker is battling an eating disorder, please call us immediately to find out the next step to take. FRN Interventions Services is here to help usher in healing.
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