Anorexia is a type of eating disorder that affects typically women more than men. It’s characterized by extremely low body weight and an unhealthy view of their bodies. They can obsess over counting calories, eat a minimal amount of food or occasionally binge eat and throw up to avoid gaining weight. Knowing the signs of…
Anorexia nervosa is a type of eating disorder that affects more than 10 million men and women each year. It causes individuals to have an unhealthy body image and always see themselves as overweight, even when they are starving themselves. The long-term effects of anorexia can produce serious physical and psychological complications and death if…
There are many types of disordered eating habits, but a diagnosable eating disorder affects the social and occupational functioning of the patient in profound, sometimes life-threatening ways. Eating disorders often begin with the desire to become more attractive, confident, healthy, or in control. An eating disorder involves a pattern of self-inflicted starvation or self-induced vomiting.…
Eating disorders can be a dangerous mental health illness. In fact, they affect more than 28 million teens and adults in the US each year. Teens with an eating disorder are at a higher risk of impacting their development as they are still growing and need a certain amount of nutrients daily to fully develop…
Vyvanse and binge eating are two things that can go together. It is imperative that you speak with your doctor and Crestview Recovery counselor to explore if you are a candidate to use this drug. Binge eating disorder treatment is right here at Crestview Recovery. BED or Binge Eating Disorder is just one of the conditions we…
Alcohol misuse disorders impact millions of Americans each year. Unfortunately, many people who struggle with an eating disorder also meet the criteria for an alcohol misuse disorder. When you have both an eating disorder and an alcohol misuse disorder, you have drunkorexia. Because of the severity and risks associated with the condition, which includes a…
Anorexia nervosa is a severe mental health concern that affects around 1% of the population. It has the highest mortality rate of any mental disorder, according to data from the NIMH[1]. Despite its severity, it is common for the families of people with anorexia to feel so overwhelmed with guilt about their failure to prevent…
It’s not uncommon for people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction to also have a mental health disorder. It could be depression, PTSD, anxiety, or an eating disorder. Treatment becomes more complicated because both issues must be addressed in order to encourage healing. If you’re dealing with anorexia or bulimia in addition to substance abuse,…