Eating DisordersTWLOHA Conference Notes

Reality

61% of those struggling with an eating disorder also struggle with self-injury

11 million in the U.S. Anorexia is the 3rd most chronic disease 40% of female and 13% of males

struggle in college with an eating disorder

Nationaleatingdisorders.org

Myths

People suffering are really skinny It’s a vanity issue It’s all about the food It’s a girl issue Only homosexual men will struggle Dancers

What is an eating disorder?

Anorexia nervosa and Bulimia nervosa Normal eating is flexible and varies

according to availability, emotion. hunger, etc.

Eating disorder not otherwise specified=disordered eating

Emerging trends

manorexia bigorecia orthorexia dibulimia drunkorexia oral expulsion syndrome pregorexia

Risk Factors

Results in body distortion Perfectionist, high functioning Although families are not to blame,

they play a role

Treatment

Inpatient or intensive outpatient

Relapses

Stay connected to support group Don’t live in isolation Avoid complements about appearance