TIPs: Eating Disorders > Signs and Symptoms of an Eating Disorder
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Eating disorders can go unnoticed for years as those suffering from an eating disorder can develop techniques to hiding this part of their lives. The therapists at the Center for Growth can provide you with tips and articles on identifying the signs and symptoms of an eating disorder.
9% of the population is affected by eating disorders. You are not alone. It is common for eating disorders to develop in teenage years through young adulthood. After realizing you may have an continue reading
Defining Food Morality
Every food serves a different nutritional purpose for us. Foods fuel our bodies through different nutrients. Eating a wide range of foods helps us naturally get many nutrients that continue reading
Body Avoidance (Body Dysmorphia Therapy in Philadelphia)
Summer is in full swing now, so the temperatures are rising! With this hot weather, we can often find ourselves by the pool, playing sports, or continue reading
Quiz: Do I Have A Sexual Compulsion?
These questions prompt you to question your sexual behavior habits. If you answer "yes" to a majority of them, consider seeking sexual compulsive healing counseling with continue reading
Center for Growth / Compulsive and Dependence Recovery in Philadelphia: The Compulsive / Dependent Family SystemGrowing up a part of a family, it’s easy to believe that how you are raised and what you see continue reading
Automatic negative thoughts and core beliefs are the two main roots of anxiety and depression. People who suffer from anxiety and depression, usually have a maladaptive thought process that is generalized and highly continue reading
Binge Eating Disorder Treatment in Philadelphia, Ocean City, Providence, Mechanicsville, Santa Fe: Sleep and Binge Eating:
In the U.S., the prevalence of obesity across the board—men, women, all age groups, income levels and ethnicities—is continue reading
What is a binge eating episode associated with?
3 or more of the following:
What are common patterns in women’s groups for emotional eating? * Feeling that one is too needy.* A need to be liked by everyone.* A need to put other people primary.* A need to be continue reading
How common is binge eating disorder? Binge eating disorder is estimated to affect between 1% and 4% of the population. The disorder affects both adolescents and adults. Between one half to two thirds of continue reading
What is the difference between overeating versus binging?
The difference between overeating concerns and binging is the element of control the individual has over their eating habits. When one overeats, they are usually consuming large continue reading
What are the risk factors for binge eating disorder?
* Obesity and psychiatric illness.* Negative comments from family members regarding shape, weight, and eating* Compulsive dieting* Childhood and parental obesity
Center for Growth / Binge continue reading
Medical Complications Associated with Bulimia Nervosa: remember always talk to your medical doctor if you or someone in your care has Bulimia Nervosa. Make sure the doctor is informed about the eating disorders. If the continue reading
Bulimia Nervosa Treatment in Philadelphia: Symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa
* Repeated episodes of binging; A PERSON CONSUMES an unusually large AMOUNT OF FOOD WITHIN a RELATIVELY short period of time (Within 2 hours) continue reading
Center for Growth / Anorexia Recovery in Philadelphia: Common Communication Problems.
In recovery from Anorexia, clients are encouraged to learn healthier ways to communicate their thoughts and feelings. This is a challenging continue reading
