Eating disorders
- 1. Eating disorders Eating disorders are psychologicalillnesses defined by abnormaleating habitsthat may involve either insufficient or excessive food intake to the detriment of an individual'sphysicaland mental health.Bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa are the most common specific forms of eating disorders. Other types of eating disorders include binge eating disorder and OSFED. Is variety of food disorders in our days. We can mostly see eating disorders at ages 12-24 mostly because teenagers are insecure about their appearance. Sometimes this can also be caused by the people around teenagers who are not self-confident. The most known eating disorders are: Anorexia nervosa Is a potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of weight or shape. People with anorexia use extreme efforts to control their weight and shape, which often significantly interferes with their health and life activities. I can also reach the point of self starvation.
- 2. Bulimianervosa Is a serious, potentially life-threatening eating disorder. When you have bulimia, you have episodes of bingeing and purging that involve feeling a lack of control over your eating. Many people with bulimia also restrict their eating during the day, which often leads to more binge eating and purging. During these episodes, you typically eat a large amount of food in a short time, and then try to rid yourself of the extra calories in an unhealthy way. Because of guilt, shame and an intense fear of weight gain from overeating, you may force vomiting (purging bulimia), exercise too much, or use other methods, such as laxatives, to get rid of the calories (nonpurging bulimia). If you have bulimia, you're probably preoccupied with your weight and body shape, and may judge yourself severely and harshly for your self-perceived flaws. You may be at a normal weight or even a bit overweight. Binge-eating disorder When you have binge-eating disorder, you regularly eat too much food (binge) and feel a lack of control over your eating. You may eat quickly or eat more food than intended, even when you're not hungry, and you may continue eating even long after you're uncomfortably full.
- 3. Complications Eating disorders cause a wide variety of complications, some of them life-threatening. The more severe or long lasting the eating disorder, the more likely you are to experience serious complications, such as: •Significant medical problems •Depression and anxiety •Suicidal thoughts or behavior •Problems with growth and development •Social and relationship problems •Substance use disorders •Work and school issues •Death Solution The best solution in eating disorders is to visit a psychologist to talk about your problems, then a dietitian and a doctor for medical treatment and a balanced diet. Try not to mind what the others say and raise your confidence because you are beautiful the way you are.