Eating Disorders
About the Condition
Do you find yourself caught in an exhausting cycle of thoughts about food, weight, or your body? One that quietly shapes how you eat, move, and feel each day? Does your relationship with food feel more like a struggle than a part of life you can simply live in? These patterns can be a sign of an eating disorder, which may affect your physical health, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life.
Symptoms
Persistent thoughts about food, weight, or body image
Restrictive eating, skipping meals, or rigid food rules
Binge eating or feeling out of control around food
Purging behaviors, including vomiting, laxative use, or excessive exercise
Significant fluctuations in weight
Strong fear of gaining weight or distorted body image
Avoidance of social situations involving food
Feelings of guilt, shame, or anxiety around eating
Physical effects such as fatigue, dizziness, or changes in menstrual cycle