Purging Disorder: Symptoms, Risks and Treatment Addictions, Articles>Eating Disorders, Mental HealthBy The RanchJuly 16, 2019Purging disorder can be as dangerous as anorexia and bulimia nervosa. Learn more about the symptoms of purging disorder and effective treatments for it. What Are the Symptoms of Purging Disorder? People with purging disorder vomit or abuse laxatives to control their weight. They don’t eat large amounts of food like bulimics and people with…
Signs and Symptoms of Atypical Anorexia Articles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchJune 12, 2019You don’t have to look very thin to have an eating disorder. People with atypical anorexia nervosa often don’t think they’re “sick enough” for eating disorder treatment. But if you have atypical anorexia, you’re at risk for serious health complications. Learn more about the symptoms, risks and treatment for atypical anorexia nervosa. What Are the…
How Drug Abuse Can Fuel Eating Disorders Addiction, Articles>Eating Disorders, Articles>Mental HealthBy The RanchSeptember 30, 2018Eating disorders and substance abuse can be crafty and complex partners in crime. Research shows about half of people with eating disorders also abuse alcohol or other drugs. Over 35% of people with substance use disorders also engage in some form of disordered eating behavior. These patterns can take a few forms and may feed…
10 Secret Ways Anorexia Manifests Articles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchSeptember 28, 2018People with anorexia have an obsessive desire to be thin that can lead to losing dangerous amounts of weight. Anorexia is an eating disorder that often begins around puberty, but it can begin at any age. People with this condition may have childhood trauma, emotional challenges or self-esteem issues that can make them vulnerable to developing anorexia, but it can also be related to hormones and genetics. Secrecy is…
The Genetics Behind Anorexia and Over-Exercising Articles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchJuly 16, 2018The exact cause of anorexia nervosa is not known. Most likely a mix of psychological, environmental and social factors come into play, as well as hormones that lead to symptoms of anorexia, but it has also been found to run in families.
How Perfectionism Drives Eating Disorders Articles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchJuly 2, 2018By Sara Schapmann Perfectionism and eating disorders have long been thought to go hand in hand. One study explored types of perfectionism and body image issues and why this combination can be so lethal.
Motivation, Denial and the Stages of Change Articles>Eating Disorders, From Our Experts>MississippiBy The RanchMarch 19, 2018By Deborah V. Gross, MD, Psychiatrist at The Ranch Mississippi “This is ridiculous. It’s not a problem. I only purge when I get really stressed. I have to have something….” That was Belinda on her first visit to my office. When she passed out at her best friend’s wedding from dehydration due to laxative abuse,…
Questions to Ask When Choosing an Eating Disorder Treatment Center Articles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchDecember 14, 2017Eating disorders affect nearly 30 million people in the United States, but only a small percentage of individuals seek help in overcoming their unhealthy eating behaviors.
Key Factors That Lead to Compulsive Eating Disorders Articles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchMarch 30, 2017Binge eating, food addiction, compulsive overeating — there are many terms used to describe the different compulsive eating disorders. These disorders, while different from the more widely known anorexia and bulimia, are among the most common eating disorders to affect Americans, with some estimates of approximately 4 million people meeting diagnostic criteria. How does this…
Eating Disorder Relapse Statistics: How Common Is Relapse? Articles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchMarch 24, 2017Eating disorders — anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and other eating disorders — are often treated successfully. Eating disorder treatments, including medication, psychotherapy and holistic care at inpatient facilities, all tend to demonstrate some success, at least in the short term. But what about relapse? How common is it for people suffering from…
