Body Image distorted thoughts are extremely prevalent among young people in America. It is imperative to look out for the dangers and symptoms. Here are the basics on understanding the disorders.
Body Image and Eating Disorders:
Anorexia Nervosa – This is characterized by weight loss often due to excessive dieting and exercise, sometimes to the point of starvation. People with anorexia feel like they can never be thin enough and continue to see themselves as “fat” despite extreme weight loss.
Bulimia Nervosa – Cycles of extreme overeating, known as bingeing, followed by purging or other behaviors to compensate for the overeating. It is also associated with feelings of loss of control about eating.
Binge Eating Disorder – This is characterized by regular episodes of extreme overeating and feelings of loss of control about eating.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) – A condition that involves obsessions, which are distressing thoughts that repeatedly intrude into a person’s awareness about perceived appearance flaws.
I have a holistic approach to well-being and weight loss that goes beyond meal plans and calorie counting to apply mindfulness to how you live as well as to what you eat. I use mindfulness-based methods focusing on the mental barriers that can keep us from setting and achieving our goals. Whether you are a teenager struggling with weight or an eating disorder or even new mom struggling with your body after giving birth, I will help you develop mindful eating habits, self-compassion, and a greater understanding of what it means to live a valued life with proven effective methods.
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