How Is Anorexia Nervosa Diagnosed?
A summary of DSM-V criteria for Anorexia Nervosa (Source: About.com Eating Disorders)
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - May 21, 2014 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: eatingdisorders.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Can Dialectical Behavior Therapy Treat Your...
An overview of dialectical behavior therapy and its application in the treatment of eating disorders. (Source: About.com Eating Disorders)
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - May 21, 2014 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: eatingdisorders.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
What Is It Like to Be Anorexic?
A fictional account of the day to day experience of someone with anorexia nervosa. (Source: About.com Eating Disorders)
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - May 21, 2014 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: eatingdisorders.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
7 Things Not to Say To Someone With Anorexia or...
If you have a loved one struggling with or in recovery from an eating disorder, you want to be supportive. However, even with the best of intentions, there are some things that simply should not be said. This is that list. Learn what can be unhelpful and how to can actually be harmful to recovery. (Source: About.com Eating Disorders)
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - May 21, 2014 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: eatingdisorders.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
6 Ways to Stop the Binge-Purge Roller Coaster
The binge-purge cycle is a predictable pattern of thoughts, emotions and behaviors most frequently associated with bulimia. (Source: About.com Eating Disorders)
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - May 21, 2014 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: eatingdisorders.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
What factors influence outcome in anorexia?
Given that the outcome of anorexia nervosa is highly variable, researchers have been looking at what factors are predictive of either full recovery or chronic illness. (Source: About.com Eating Disorders)
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - May 1, 2014 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Tags: health Source Type: news
What is purging disorder?
Definition and symptoms of purging disorder, an eating disorder distinct from bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa. (Source: About.com Eating Disorders)
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - April 25, 2014 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Tags: health Source Type: news
Health at Every Size
Review of Health at Every Size: The Suprising Truth About Your Weight by Linda Bacon, PhD - abook that dispels common myths related to health and weight and gives an easy-to-read account of nutrition and metabolism. (Source: About.com Eating Disorders)
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - April 3, 2014 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Tags: health Source Type: news
Eating Disorders in Middle-Aged Women
Most of what has been researched and written about eating disorders has focused on adolescent and young adult women with little mention of middle-aged or older adults. Recent surveys have begun to look at these age groups and are suggesting that eating disorders are not uncommon throughout the lifespan. A recent research study published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders also supports this as well....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Eating Disorders)
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - March 30, 2014 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Source Type: news
8 Signs Your Impulsivity May Be a Problem
Impulsivity is a personality characteristic that has been linked to bulimia nervosa. Unfortunately, impulsivity can result in many dangerous and negative consequences. This list can help you figure out if your impulsivity may be a problem. (Source: About.com Eating Disorders)
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - March 30, 2014 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Tags: health Source Type: news
Six Signs You May Be a Perfectionist
Perfectionism is a personality trait that many people struggle with and is closely linked to a variety of mental health problems including eating disorders. Learn more about whether or not you are a perfectionist. (Source: About.com Eating Disorders)
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - March 3, 2014 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Tags: health Source Type: news
Impulsivity in Bulimia Nervosa
Impulsivity is a personality characteristic often seen alongside the eating disorder bulimia nervosa. Learn more about how these two issues are related and how it impacts sufferers. (Source: About.com Eating Disorders)
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - March 3, 2014 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Tags: health Source Type: news
Challenge Perfectionism In Your Life
Perfectionism is a personality characteristic closely linked with anorexia nervosa. Learn more about how to challenge these thoughts and behaviors in order to keep them from becoming a problem. (Source: About.com Eating Disorders)
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - February 28, 2014 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Tags: health Source Type: news
Perfectionism in Anorexia Nervosa
Perfectionism has long been associated with anorexia nervosa. Learn more about this personality trait and how it is related to eating disorders. (Source: About.com Eating Disorders)
Source: About.com Eating Disorders - February 22, 2014 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Tags: health Source Type: news
