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Eating disorders are complex and multidimensional problems. They typically involve an interplay between distorted body image, a disturbed relationship with food, difficult relationships with others, unrealistic societal standards of beauty and genetic predispositioning. Most eating disorders begin in childhood, but may not fully develop until adolescence. It is estimated that approximately 35 million Americans struggle with disordered eating. The most common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. However, there are a number of other lesser known and atypical eating disorders. No matter what the label, all disordered eating has secrecy and shame attached to it. These powerful emotions often lead to isolation. If you are concerned about yourself or someone you love, take the simple quiz below:
- Are you constantly thinking about your weight or shape?
- Are you frequently on a diet?
- Do you label foods as "good" and "bad"?
- Are other people concerned about how much you eat or your weight?
- Do you feel tired most of the time?
- Are your periods normal?
- Do you have specific routines or rituals around food and eating?
- Do you avoid eating in front of others?
- Do you often overeat or feel out of control around food?
- Are you vomiting, using laxatives, water pills, herbal agents or trying to fast for the purpose of weight loss?
- Are you exercising frequently or for long periods of time, for the purpose of burning calories?
- Is your weight repeatedly fluctuating?
- Do you frequently skip meals?
- Do any of the above interfere with your enjoyment of life, relationships or everyday activities?
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