Eating disorders are characterized by disordered eating in the form of starvation (anorexia), binging and purging (bulimia), or compulsive overeating.
Eating disorders are characterized by disordered eating in the form of starvation (anorexia), binging and purging (bulimia), or compulsive overeating.
By Leslie Thompson
Let’s be honest—most of us have had one of those days when we were disappointed or even disgusted by the image of ourselves in a mirror. For most, this feeling doesn’t linger very long and we are able to regain confidence in our appearance. But for some, seeing an unfit, unattractive reflection staring back through the glass is a skewed perception that occurs daily—one that reveals the hidden secret of an eating disorder. What’s more shocking is that the person looking in the mirror often isn’t an adolescent girl—it’s a woman in her forties or fifties.
Let’s face it: many of us have had a love-hate relationship with our food. Whether we’ve tried multiple diets in the quest to lose weight or have tried to put the pounds on, food has always been a source of much frustration and consternation. However, it’s when this love-hate relationship is taken to extremes that it evolves into a full-blown addiction – and scientists are honing in on new symptoms that can alert individuals when they’re in trouble. … Continue Reading
