What Are The Symptoms of Eating Disorders?
Eating disorders impact a person’s relationship with food and their body. Eating disorders can affect anyone regardless of body size, gender, age, and culture. Therefore, it is important to know the symptoms of various eating disorders so they can be detected early and treated with proper intervention. Below are four common eating disorders and symptoms […]
Myths About ARFID
ARFID, or Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, is an eating disorder where individuals avoid specific foods due to texture, smell, or taste, resulting in a lack of proper nutrients. Previously known as a selective eating disorder, ARFID had evolved into a new diagnosis found in the DSM-5-TR. However, misconceptions and myths surrounding ARFID make this eating […]
The Relationship Between Eating Disorders and OCD
The relationship between eating disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder has been a topic of speculation within psychology for nearly a century. Though the two types of disorders may not seem entirely alike, the list of similar behaviors, thought processes, and personality traits that individuals with eating disorders and OCD possess are prolific.