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The Eating Disorders include Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Compulsive Overeating. They are characterized by pronounced disturbances in eating behavior and body image. Individuals suffering from these conditions perceive themselves to be overweight no matter what the objective facts might be. Often, they feel that limiting their food intake or purging provides a source of control in a chaotic life. Eating disorders occur predominantly (ninety percent) among women, but the occurrence of these disorders is rising among men. Typically, people with eating disorders have very low self-esteem and losing weight becomes something at which they can be successful. Among men with eating disorders, 25 to 30 are gay, according to some studies. Also, it is not uncommon for people with eating disorders to suffer from other psychological disorders as well. Please see our pages on Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa to learn more about those specific eating disorders.
Eating Disorders Links Planet Psych Links: Triumphant Journey: A Cyberguide To Stop Overeating and Recover from Eating Disorders World Wide Web Links: Eating Disorders: Psychotherapy's Role
in Effective treatment; APA
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