Feeding and Eating Disorders

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AnorexiaClinical name: Anorexia NervosaNot a diet gone too far. A serious illness that distorts how the body is seen, and one where early treatment saves lives.10 min read BulimiaClinical name: Bulimia NervosaA secret cycle hidden behind an ordinary appearance. Medically serious, deeply shaming, and very treatable.10 min read Binge-eating disorderClinical name: Binge-Eating DisorderThe most common eating disorder, and the least discussed. Not greed, not weak will, and not untreatable.9 min read ARFID (extreme restricted eating)Clinical name: Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake DisorderSeverely limited eating with no fear of weight gain. Sensory, fear-based, or low appetite, and helped by pressure-free steps.9 min read Pica (eating non-food items)Clinical name: PicaEating soil, clay or chalk beyond the normal age. Often a sign of iron deficiency, and worth a respectful medical check.9 min read Rumination disorderClinical name: Rumination DisorderEffortless return of food after meals, mistaken for reflux for years. A muscular habit, and a breathing technique untrains it.8 min read