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Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge-Eating DisorderEating disorders have powerful symptoms that affect body, mind, and behavior. Symptoms of eating disorders range from benign to life-threatening. Symptoms of Anorexia NervosaWhat happens when a person commits to extreme weight loss, doing whatever it takes to avoid a normal level of food intake? Anorexia ravages the body and often leads those who struggle with it to lose friends and alienate family members.
Symptoms of Bulimia NervosaPhysical symptoms in bulimia are not always obvious, but behavioral problems often stand out. It is common for those with bulimia to have very chaotic lives that mirror their chaotic eating habits.
Symptoms of Binge-Eating DisorderIs binge-eating disorder (BED) just overeating, or is there more to it? Being overweight does not mean that a person has BED, though a person with BED is more likely to be overweight than others. Those with binge-eating disorder often feel intense guilt about their eating patterns. Updated: August 20, 2007 Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge-Eating DisorderAll About Anorexia NervosaInside Bulimia NervosaDiagnosing Binge-Eating Disorder Common Eating Disorder QuestionsDo I Have an Eating Disorder?Am I an Emotional Eater?What Causes Eating Disorders? Taking Action When an Eating Disorder Is PresentHow to Find TreatmentHow to Help a FriendHow to Eat Differently |
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