Do I Have an Eating Disorder?

Casey Pletcher • Apr 08, 2024

Do you find yourself obsessing over your weight and eating very little to try and reach an extreme body goal? Do you purge sometimes when you feel you have eaten too much? Or, do you find yourself reaching for potato chips, candy, ice cream, or other foods to soothe feelings of distress?

These, along with others, are potential signs of an eating disorder. Below is more about eating disorders, signs to look out for, and treatment options to help heal your relationship with food.

The Most Common Eating Disorders

There are a few common eating disorders that a patient may be diagnosed with. Some of these include:

· Bulimia Nervosa

· Anorexia Nervosa

· Binge-Eating Disorder

· Compulsive Overeating

These eating disorders encompass issues with overeating, undereating, and purging (vomiting on purpose). All of them can be extremely dangerous over time and can not only exacerbate other conditions but can even lead to major health consequences and/or an early death.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Eating disorders don’t always occur on their own. Some common co-occurring disorders include:

· Depression

· Anxiety

· PTSD

· Body Dysmorphia

· Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

· Bipolar Disorder

· Substance Use

It is important to treat both (or multiple) disorders as part of a holistic plan of treatment. Front Door Health offers treatment for co-occurring disorders, focusing on overall healing and not treating one condition at a time.

Do I Have an Eating Disorder?

If you are wondering if a loved one or you have an eating disorder, here are some signs to look out for:

· Food restriction

· Losing significant amounts of weight

· Binge eating

· Significant overeating

· Extreme concern with body shape, size, and composition

· A Preoccupation with weight and dieting

· Skipping meals or significantly cutting portions

· Dizziness

· Fainting

· Eating more while stressed, depressed, or anxious

· Stomach cramps

· Changes in mood

· Consistent, ongoing heartburn

· Difficulty concentrating

· Sleep problems

· Feeling cold frequently

Contact Front Door Health for Support

Ultimately, it’s important for a professional in the field of mental health to diagnose an eating disorder and provide treatment. Front Door Health offers diagnosis and treatment for those suffering from an eating disorder or co-occurring disorder.

Front Door Health provides concierge, judgment-free in-home treatment for patients when they need it. We take an evidence-based approach to treatment, and we create custom treatment plans for our patients to increase their chances of success. Our treatment process is client-focused and individualized. This means no group sessions with strangers and no “treatment as usual” approach. You are unique and the treatment plan we create for you is designed to meet you where you are along your journey and help you to reach your recovery goals.

We understand that it can be difficult to put your life on hold and take time off work. Our in-home treatment allows you to continue to meet your work, family, and other obligations while receiving the treatment you deserve.

If you would like to learn more about in-home treatment, contact Front Door Health today. We’re happy to answer any questions and provide you with the help you need.

773.747.5500

info@frontdoorhealthcenter.com

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Why in-home treatment?

There are a lot of advantages to in-home treatment, which include:

Treatment from home, around your schedule: In-home treatment allows you to receive the care you need, when you need it. We work around your schedule and do our best to ensure treatment doesn’t interfere with your day-to-day life.
Personalized, individualized care: Many treatment options include group treatment, often as the main method of care. In-home treatment allows for personalized and individualized care that is tailored to meet your needs.
Treatment in the “real world”: Treatment often involves removing a patient from the “real world” to avoid temptations. The problem is, once the patient re-enters the “real world,” they are met with a ton of challenges that can feel overwhelming. In-home treatment allows you to meet challenges head-on, with the support of a highly-trained team of behavioral and mental health professionals.
Family treatment: With in-home treatment, it’s much easier to schedule family treatment sessions, which allows your family to heal together.

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