Recent questions tagged eating disorders

Description : Can a person be anorexic without any physical symptoms other than thinness?

Last Answer : I’m pretty sure all of those symptoms are just signs of malnutrition, so one could have those symptoms and not be anorexic, or one could be suffering from anorexia nervosa without showing those particular signs.

Description : Do I have an eating disorder?

Last Answer : xshortiex If you think there's a problem, then the problem most likely exists. Tell your doctor what you are thinking. If you can, tell your school counselor right away so he/she can help ... friends that needed serious help to overcome eating disorders. It sounds like you need that help as well.

Description : Do i have an eating disorder?

Last Answer : well, hopefully you have a high metabolism if not I'd consider not eating as much as you'll pack on the pounds really fast and become one of the statistical obese people in the united states. I'd seek ... , they might be able to label a specific name to a disorder such as the one you're describing.

Description : Any advice on Bulimia?

Last Answer : I would be willing to bet the bulimia is a symptom rather than a cause of whatever the real problem is. I would not address that specifically as I think it could make her feel defensive and/or ... , ideally. And in general, try to be gentle, understanding, supportive, and most of all, nonjudgmental.

Description : What are the warning signs of anorexia?

Last Answer : Take a look here for some general information.

Description : Where can I get sliding scale or public aid treatment of eating disorders?

Last Answer : where do you live?? in san francisco there's a network of free and sliding-scale clinics (incuding the women's community clinic), probably the same in nyc or other big cities.