EATING DISORDERS

For most people, eating is a pleasant part of life which is vitally important for good physical and mental well-being.   If food is used as a way to cope with problems in our life, this can result in an eating disorder, a disease that can lead to severe illnesses or death.

 

Anorexia Nervosa is a complex disorder characterized by self-starvation to achieve severe weight loss.   Bulimia involves frequent episodes of eating large amounts of food followed by vomiting and/or abuse of laxatives.   Both anorexia and bulimia are serious conditions in which eating becomes a nightmare of guilt with a constant struggle for self-control.

 

The treatment for those with eating disorders includes group and individual counseling to help people feel better about themselves and overcome their problems.   If you are concerned about a friend, family member, or yourself suffering from an eating disorder, seek help from your parents, school counselor, teacher, or local mental health agency.

 

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