Eating disorder is more than just eating Numerous among us are silently and quite ignorantly suffering from eating disorder. Most of the times, eating disorder is confused with obesity, however, it is more than just obesity. This disorder is more related to your psychology that constitutes to irregular eating habits. There are many disorders that fall under the umbrella of Eating Disorder. These namely are – Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia. For most of us perhaps this is the first time that you are reading the term while there are millions around the world who are silently suffering from this torture.
1. Anorexia nervosa – A life-threatening disorder that we mostly fail to notice. Classified under eating disorder anorexia nervosa is yet a psychological disease wherein the person has distorted image about their body. Their every attempt is derived towards losing weight leading them to become extremely skinny and underweight. They tend to absolutely lose their interest in food giving it up all the way. Researches claim that negative emotions namely depression and anxiety can cause Anorexia Nervosa wherein the person becomes extra conscious about their weight and personality.
Symptoms – Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa are pretty much visible. • Severe weight loss • Swelling of hands • Exhaustion • Constipation • Loss of sleep This disorder is not normal and can even cause death like situations.
2. Bulimia Nervosa – Bulimia Nervosa is yet another eating disorder which constitutes of excessive eating. Bulimia Nervosa is where the person has an urge of excessively eating only to regret later. People who are suffering from this ailment are not necessarily underweight which is very unlike of Anorexia Nervosa. These people also attempt to purge which help them manage their weight.
Symptoms – The symptoms to figure out whether the person is suffering from Bulimia Nervosa are – • Dehydration • Binge eating • Social isolation • Depression • Negative image about own body • Dry skin • Irregular heart beats Consulting a specialist is essential in such cases is vital since the disorder is much deeper related to one's psyche. Talking to closed ones shall also help. One must be surrounded by supportive friends and most importantly consulting a therapist is highly significant.