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94% Eating Disorder? (08/02/2005 04:23PM)

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Eating disorders are psychological disorders that are defined by specific criteria. Many persons have "subclinical" eating disorders, meaning that they do not have all the criteria to be diagnosed as an eating disorder, but that they have certain eating disordered attitudes and behaviors. Some disordered attitudes and behaviors are: body image disturbance (seeing yourself as overweight when you are not overweight); preoccupation with food, calories, and weight...

93% Bulimia (03/26/2001 09:21AM)

The cause for Bulimia has been researched for several years and the cause is not pinpointed to one specific incident but rather an assortment of thoughts, environment and self esteem issues. Usually the person with bulimia hides the symptoms and others don`t notice so it is difficult to say how many people have bulimia. Prevention of symptoms of bulimia have been successful in helping young girls develop a better self-esteem and better body image and a better understanding of how to manage ...

93% Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia (03/25/1998 09:39PM)

Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa are both serious eating disorders. As in bulimia, some individuals with anorexia may experience binges and purges. Anorexia nervosa and bulimia are best managed by a psychiatrist or other individual who is very knowledgeable about eating disorders.

92% Concerned friend (05/02/2007 01:07PM)

my friend has just told me she thinks i have an eating disorder, im 30 years old 5ft 7ins and weigh 8st.i thought people with eating disorders were ill and didnt eat,where as i eat something in the evening, yes i have cut down slightly on what i eat but that doesnt mean i have an eating disorder the only problems i have is dizziness and feeling cold apart from that im healthy. However, your weight for your height is in the eating disordered range and the symptoms that you describe (...

92% Do I have an eating disorder? (03/24/2005 11:11AM)

Many persons have "subclinical" eating disorders, meaning that they do not have all the criteria to be diagnosed as an eating disorder, but that they have certain eating disordered attitudes and behaviors. Such disordered attitudes and behaviors include: body image disturbance (seeing yourself as overweight when you are not overweight); preoccupation with food, calories, and weight; restricting food intake;and purging via vomiting or laxatives. A team of ...

92% Friend not eating (04/11/2003 04:45PM)

Eating disorders are complex psychological disorders with many factors that contribute to their development. Many people may not meet all of the required criteria of an eating disorder, but do have certain characteristics of disordered eating such as restrained eating, binge eating, purging, and distortion of body image. For more information about eating disorders and referrals, you can visit the following web sites: www.anred.com or www.nationaleatingdisorders.org You can also find local ...

91% What should I do about an eating disorder? (11/30/2006 12:59PM)

I just recently discovered that my sister has an eating disorder. I`ve learned about eating disorders at school, but shes my sister. If you sister lives in Central Ohio, the specialized clinic that provides assessments is The Center for Eating Disorders on OSU/Harding's north campus in Worthington.

91% Eating Disorders! (10/08/2003 04:37PM)

Thus, I was wondering what was your take on the media`s negative influences on a person`s eating disorders from a perfessional stand. One of the characteristics of eating-disordered persons is body image disturbance, or unhappiness with your physical appearance. The media could contribute to the prevention of eating disorders in several ways, such as (1) by presenting more average-sized or larger-sized persons in the media, (2) by educating the public about the dangerous ...

91% Eating disorders and hair loss etc... (01/02/2003 08:36AM)

I am a 19 yr old female Cincinnati resident and OSU student, and I have, since the beginning od this past summer(2002) noticed that my hair is thinning. Congratulations on your success in controlling your eating disorder; however, you may want to consult with an eating disorder program or registered dietitian for assistance in your continuing struggle against eating disorders. For a list of local eating disorder programs and a list of private practice dietitians, you can contact the ...

91% Eating Disorder Causes/Treatment (04/08/1998 11:17PM)

My question is about the causes and treatment of the eating disorder Bulimia. It is unclear whether there is any one cause of an eating disorder. Treatments for eating disorders are also multifaceted and are best approached by a team of health care professionals.

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94%	Eating Disorder? (08/02/2005 04:23PM)
	D.M. Eating disorders are psychological disorders that are defined by specific criteria. Many persons have "subclinical" eating disorders, meaning that they do not have all the criteria to be diagnosed as an eating disorder, but that they have certain eating disordered attitudes and behaviors. Some disordered attitudes and behaviors are: body image disturbance (seeing yourself as overweight when you are not overweight); preoccupation with food, calories, and weight...
93%	Bulimia (03/26/2001 09:21AM)
	The cause for Bulimia has been researched for several years and the cause is not pinpointed to one specific incident but rather an assortment of thoughts, environment and self esteem issues. Usually the person with bulimia hides the symptoms and others don`t notice so it is difficult to say how many people have bulimia. Prevention of symptoms of bulimia have been successful in helping young girls develop a better self-esteem and better body image and a better understanding of how to manage ...
93%	Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia (03/25/1998 09:39PM)
	Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa are both serious eating disorders. As in bulimia, some individuals with anorexia may experience binges and purges. Anorexia nervosa and bulimia are best managed by a psychiatrist or other individual who is very knowledgeable about eating disorders.
92%	Concerned friend (05/02/2007 01:07PM)
	my friend has just told me she thinks i have an eating disorder, im 30 years old 5ft 7ins and weigh 8st.i thought people with eating disorders were ill and didnt eat,where as i eat something in the evening, yes i have cut down slightly on what i eat but that doesnt mean i have an eating disorder the only problems i have is dizziness and feeling cold apart from that im healthy. However, your weight for your height is in the eating disordered range and the symptoms that you describe (...
92%	Do I have an eating disorder? (03/24/2005 11:11AM)
	Many persons have "subclinical" eating disorders, meaning that they do not have all the criteria to be diagnosed as an eating disorder, but that they have certain eating disordered attitudes and behaviors. Such disordered attitudes and behaviors include: body image disturbance (seeing yourself as overweight when you are not overweight); preoccupation with food, calories, and weight; restricting food intake;and purging via vomiting or laxatives. A team of ...
92%	Friend not eating (04/11/2003 04:45PM)
	Eating disorders are complex psychological disorders with many factors that contribute to their development. Many people may not meet all of the required criteria of an eating disorder, but do have certain characteristics of disordered eating such as restrained eating, binge eating, purging, and distortion of body image. For more information about eating disorders and referrals, you can visit the following web sites: www.anred.com or www.nationaleatingdisorders.org You can also find local ...
91%	What should I do about an eating disorder? (11/30/2006 12:59PM)
	I just recently discovered that my sister has an eating disorder. I`ve learned about eating disorders at school, but shes my sister. If you sister lives in Central Ohio, the specialized clinic that provides assessments is The Center for Eating Disorders on OSU/Harding's north campus in Worthington.
91%	Eating Disorders! (10/08/2003 04:37PM)
	Thus, I was wondering what was your take on the media`s negative influences on a person`s eating disorders from a perfessional stand. One of the characteristics of eating-disordered persons is body image disturbance, or unhappiness with your physical appearance. The media could contribute to the prevention of eating disorders in several ways, such as (1) by presenting more average-sized or larger-sized persons in the media, (2) by educating the public about the dangerous ...
91%	Eating disorders and hair loss etc... (01/02/2003 08:36AM)
	I am a 19 yr old female Cincinnati resident and OSU student, and I have, since the beginning od this past summer(2002) noticed that my hair is thinning. Congratulations on your success in controlling your eating disorder; however, you may want to consult with an eating disorder program or registered dietitian for assistance in your continuing struggle against eating disorders. For a list of local eating disorder programs and a list of private practice dietitians, you can contact the ...
91%	Eating Disorder Causes/Treatment (04/08/1998 11:17PM)
	My question is about the causes and treatment of the eating disorder Bulimia. It is unclear whether there is any one cause of an eating disorder. Treatments for eating disorders are also multifaceted and are best approached by a team of health care professionals.