Orthorexia Nervosa
The Five “Other” Eating Disorders
The Five “Other” Eating Disorders Other specified feeding or eating disorder, otherwise known as OSFED has replaced Eating Disorder Not Otherwise…
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The Connection Between Eating Disorders and Self-Injury
Updated on 2/10/2023 Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorders, bulimia nervosa or orthorexia seldom occur independently of other…
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Is Intuitive Eating The Solution for Individuals Struggling With Orthorexia Nervosa?
Research suggests that restrictive dieting can lead to a higher body mass index (BMI) over time, and a greater future likelihood…
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Comparing and Contrasting Anorexia Nervosa and Orthorexia Nervosa
Anorexia nervosa and orthorexia nervosa share the same Greek root word, “rexia” meaning, “hunger.” However, these disorders are drastically different from…
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Orthorexia and Control
“I often feel like I have little control over anything in my life and what happens to me.” Most therapists come…
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Warning Signs of Orthorexia Nervosa
Orthorexia nervosa is a disordered eating pattern that is characterized by the need to eat “clean” and “pure” foods to the…
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Orthorexia Nervosa, Perfectionism and Social Isolation
A specific type of dysfunctional eating, known as orthorexia nervosa, begins as a desire to treat or prevent illness or break…
Read MoreOverview of Orthorexia
Overview of Orthorexia An overview of orthorexia is an eating disorder characterized by having an unhealthy obsession with healthy food. The…
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Suicide and Eating Disorders: A Co-Occurring Condition
Bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and anorexia nervosa are the most well-known eating disorders in the United States and affect approximately 20…
Read MoreMales with Eating Disorders May Face Greater Risk of Suicide
Updated 5/8/25 Male Teens and Young Boys with Eating Disorders May Face Greater Risk of Suicide Eating disorders do not discriminate….
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