What are eating disorders and their types?
Learn about what are eating disorders and their types. Explore common conditions like anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder, ARFID and orthorexia.
What is an eating disorder?
These disorders vary between individuals, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds.
Those with eating disorders might obsessively control food and weight, often experiencing confusion, shame, and anxiety.
These behaviours, though harmful, may serve a purpose, making recovery challenging.
Many individuals find it difficult to discuss their struggles, often denying their condition.
Understanding the different types of eating disorders
- Anorexia
- Bulimia
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
- Orthorexia
Any Questions?
If you or a loved on are struggling with an eating disorder or you’re worried that you might be, please get in touch with us today.
Anorexia
A person with anorexia usually restricts their food intake to a dangerous and often life-threatening extent.
Learn about Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia
Bulimia is characterised by eating a large amount of food, often secretly, in a short period of time and often in an out of control manner. This is usually followed by purging.
Learn about Bulimia Nervosa
Binge Eating Disorder
An individual with binge eating disorder regularly consumes a large amount of food over a short period of time, often until they become uncomfortably full.
Learn about Binge Eating Disorder
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
ARFID is a relatively new type of eating disorder in which people eat only within a narrow repertoire of foods.
Learn about ARFID
Orthorexia
Orthorexia is the term given to certain behaviours or excessive preoccupation around eating “clean” or “pure” food.
Learn about Orthorexia
Diagnosing Eating Disorders
To begin your journey towards recovery from an eating disorder, reach out to your GP.
They will assess your physical and emotional well-being and refer you to a specialist or Community Mental Health Team as needed.
ABBI Clinic accepts referrals from various sources, including clients, GPs, Psychiatrists, and Community Mental Health Teams.
Seeking support early on can increase your chances of a successful recovery.
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Why do people get eating disorders?
Eating disorders can happen for a mix of reasons. There is no single cause, and they are usually a combination of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors.
Traumatic experiences can contribute to the development of an eating disorder, as the chaos temporarily relieves anxiety and stress.
There could be other factors, like feeling bad about your body or trying to control things. Some people are just more likely to get an eating disorder because of their personality. Not all individuals with these risk factors will develop an eating disorder, and many factors may interact.
Psychological support and treatment are essential for individuals with eating disorders to address the underlying causes and promote recovery.
FAQ about Eating Disorders
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