9 TYPES OF EATING DISORDERS | What is eating disorders| how many type of eating disorders in psychology| Dr Manju Antil ~ Dr Manju Antil (Counselling Psychologist and Psychotherapist)

Eating Disorders Are Serious Mental Illnesses Affecting People Of All Ages, Genders, Ethnicities, And Backgrounds. People With Eating Disorders Use Disordered Eating Behavior As A Way To Cope With Difficult Situations Or Feelings.

This Article Going To Briefly Explains Each Eating Disorder Type From Information From The National Eating Disorders Association.

BULIMIA NERVOSA

Bulimia Nervosa, Occurs When Someone Is Repeatedly Binging On Large Amounts Of Food And Then Purging It.

SOME SYMPTOMS INCLUDE:

binging - eating large amounts of food in a short space of time with little control
purging - avoiding putting on weight by making yourself vomit, using laxatives or extreme amounts of exercise
fear of gaining weight
low self-esteem or negative self-image experiencing mood changes such as anxiety or tension

ANOREXIA NERVOSA

People Diagnosed With Anorexia Try To Keep Their Weight As Low As Possible By Not Eating Enough Or Over-Exercising, Or A Combination Of The Two.

SOME SYMPTOMS INCLUDE:

trying to keep your weight as low as possible
thinking you are overweight even if others say you are dangerously thin
low self-esteem or negative self-image
fear of gaining weight
dismissive of the idea of eating more or encouragement from others to do so

ORTHOREXIA

Orthorexia Refers To An Unhealthy Obsession With Eating "Pure" Food. Food Considered "Pure" Or "Impure" Can Vary From Person To Person. This Doesn'T Mean That Anyone Who Subscribes To A Healthy Eating Plan Or Diet Is Suffering From Orthorexia.

SELECTIVE EATING DISORDER (SED)

With a selective eating disorder, you will only eat certain foods and may refuse to try other foods if you have sed. This is common in young children. But the problem can continue into adulthood.

BINGE EATING (BED)

You'll eat a lot of food in a short period regularly if you have a bed. As with bulimia, you won't feel in control of your eating, and it's likely to cause you distress. You may feel disconnected and struggle to remember what you have eaten.

SOME SYMPTOMS INCLUDE:

eating very fast while binge eating
eating until you feel uncomfortably full
eating despite lack of appetite
eating secretly
experiencing depression, guilt, shame, or disgust after binge eating

AVOIDANT RESTRICTIVE FOOD INTAKE DISORDER (ARFID)

Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder, more commonly known as arfid, is a condition characterised by the person avoiding certain foods or types of food, having restricted intake in terms of the overall amount eaten, or both.

PICA

Pica is an eating disorder that involves eating items that are not typically thought of as food and that do not contain significant nutritional value, such as hair, dirt, and paint chips.

OTHER SPECIFIED FEEDING AND EATING DISORDERS (OFSED)

Ofsted means you have symptoms of an eating disorder, but you don't have all the typical symptoms of anorexia, bulimia, or bed. You may have a mixture of symptoms from different eating disorders. This doesn't mean that your illness is less serious.

RUMINATION DISORDER

Rumination disorder is an illness that involves repetitive, habitual bringing up of food that might be partly digested. It often occurs effortlessly and painlessly and is not associated with nausea or disgust.