People who suffer from the eating disorder, bulimia go through periods of eating large amounts of food. Then, using unhealthy methods, they try to lose the weight gained from the excess food consumption. Individuals with this disorder purge the calories they consume in several ways, such as: Vomiting Fasting Enemas or laxatives Diuretics Excessive exercising…
Common Myths About Eating Disorders There are a slew of myths surrounding eating disorders due to the complicated nature of eating disorders. Its most basic premise: eating disorders encompass body weight and image and the relationship to a person’s self-worth.Those who suffer from an eating disorder may have a skewed view of body images and…
The Definition Of Compulsive Eating Compulsive eating occurs when a person frequently overeats. It’s also known as binge eating. Binge eaters often continue to eat even though they may be full. They may also eat until they get sick. It’s important to note that many of us overeat occasionally. Occasional overeating is usually not a…
Understanding Porn Addiction The subject of addiction to pornography may be an intriguing source of material for a late night television comedian, but it’s actually a serious issue for many people. It’s considered a compulsive sexual behavior, and doesn’t have a specific diagnosis in the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental…
Anorexia is a condition that largely strikes women between 15 and 24 but can affect both men and women of all ages. Its prevalence is believed to range from 0.1% to more than 5% of the population, and it’s becoming more common. Those with anorexia might be underweight but continue to diet and exercise obsessively,…
Anorexia is an emotional/eating disorder characterized by dangerously low body weight, abnormal fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of weight. People afflicted with this disorder often go to extreme measures to lose weight: taking laxatives, vomiting after they eat, engaging in excessive exercise and severely limiting caloric intake. The cause of anorexia is…
What Is Compulsive Overeating? Compulsive overeating is when a person overeats but doesn’t purge the food. This condition typically causes a person to become overweight. Compulsive overeating is often referred to as binge eating. There are biological, psychological, social and cultural causes of binge eating. Scientists believe that genetic mutations and hormonal irregularities can play…
Try to remember the last time you overate. How did you feel after you had consumed that large amount of food? You probably didn’t feel great, but if it was just an out-of-the blue experience for you, then you likely moved on and went back to your normal eating habits with subsequent meals. For some…
One of the most common sub-types of Internet addiction is porn and sexting addiction. This type of addiction is like many others in that it can require intensive treatment. But traditional methods for dealing with porn addiction aren’t necessarily effective. Remember that alternative methods of treatment also exist and they may be right for you.…
Eating disorders affect millions of men and women each year. From compulsive overeating and binge eating to anorexia and bulimia, these disorders can cause serious mental and physical health problems. To deal with the effects of these disorders, patients may undergo a variety of different rehabs for treating eating disorders, most of which involve therapy.…