Do you suspect that you might have an eating disorder? If so, you’re not alone. According to statistics published by the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD), approximately 9% of the U.S. population (28.8 million people) will experience an eating disorder at some point during their lives. Below, we discuss three of […]
Eating Disorders Beyond Anorexia and Bulimia: Understanding ARFID, Binge Eating, and More
When people think of eating disorders, anorexia and bulimia often come to mind. However, several other eating disorders deserve attention as well, including Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and Binge Eating Disorder (BED). Whatever the type, disordered eating causes significant distress, from being ashamed to eat in public to a horrible feeling of helplessness. In […]