Treatment

Treatment Centers

Community

Understand

Addiction Types

Articles

Addiction Articles

Eating Disorders

In this Article:
Eating Disorders
Eating Disorder Signs and Symptoms
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa
Binge Eating
Eating Disorder Treatment
Eating Disorders Online Community

Eating Disorders, Bulimia, Anorexia An eating disorder (ED) is an illness or compulsion in which the sufferer uses food as a mechanism for

The mechanism itself is powered by a variety of underlying psychological issues, none more prevalent or insidious than low self-esteem.

In fact, low self-esteem holds a principle place in the development and function of virtually every eating disorder. Consider that when a person exhibits eating disorders, they are effectively expressing that psychologically catastrophic self-perception throughout their body, wreaking profound physical, mental, and psychological havoc on themselves. A confident athlete will go to the gym and augment his high self-perception by trying to get into even better shape; a bulimic will incorrectly assume ownership of someone else's mistake, fail to remedy it, berate himself as worthless and inadequate, and physically punish himself by purging.

Addiction Support Groups

SupportGroups.com is for individuals, friends and families who are looking to connect during life's challenging times. Share personal experiences, evaluate information and get support during times of need, illness, treatment or recovery.

Related Resources

Eating Disorders Online: Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders Online: Anorexia Nervosa
Eating Disorders Online: Bulimia Nervosa
NIMH: Eating Disorders
KidsHealth.org: Eating Disorders

Addiction Counseling
Addiction Statistics
Nutrition
Treatment Centers

Videos

Youtube.com: Eating Disorders

Books

Amazon.com: Eating Disorders

News

Google News: Eating Disorders

Blogs

Blog: Eating Disorders

The information provided on MyAddiction.com is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between a patient/site visitor and his/her health professional. This information is solely for informational and educational purposes. The publication of this information does not constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does not replace the advice of your physician or other health care provider. Neither the owners or employees of MyAddiction.com nor the author(s) of site content take responsibility for any possible consequences from any treatment, procedure, exercise, dietary modification, action or application of medication which results from reading this site. Always speak with your primary health care provider before engaging in any form of self treatment. Please see our Legal Statement for further information.

SupportGroups.com

Alcohol Support Groups

Drug Support Groups

Prescription Drug Support Groups

Smoking Support Groups

User login

Treatment Center Directory

Need Help?

Find a Treatment Center

If you or a loved one is suffering from an addiction and need help entering into recovery then we are here to offer help in any way we can. We have over 14,000 Treatment Centers listed on our Directory. You can search by Zip Code, City or State. Click here to search for a Treatment Center that is right for you.

Latest Addiction Questions

What is the most effective recovery method for crack addiction? It seems addicts have a high relapse rate.
Submitted by larrylive on Mon, 10/26/2009 - 17:53
my daughter (25) has used meth over the last 8 years and wants to enroll in a 30 day treatment program. She is asking for financial help for rent , elec and the staples. Is this something that I should give, loan or not participate?
Submitted by CHUCK on Sun, 10/25/2009 - 09:13
i've been recovering from my addiction to meth for almost 3 months and i was wondering why i would have severe cravings that feel almost like withdraws after such a period of time?
Submitted by tamaram84 on Thu, 10/15/2009 - 15:25
I am a recoverying alcoholic and addict and was trying to find resources on the Genetic theory of addiction, can anyone point me in the right direction?
Submitted by recovery2009 on Wed, 10/14/2009 - 06:42
Where to start? My 26 year old son has been useing drugs and alchol since he was 16 years old. He lives with my Parents who continually enable him. I have tried tough love with him and Im sure there have been times I have enabled him too. .
Submitted by charliesmom on Wed, 10/07/2009 - 08:06

All Addiction Questions and Answers

Why Did You Visit?

Latest Eating Disorders Blogs

Help! I Can’t Stop Eating!
Submitted by Anna on Tue, 06/02/2009 - 19:04
Binge Eating….bringing love of food to a different level
Submitted by annav on Mon, 04/13/2009 - 07:39
Fast food addiction
Submitted by Myla on Sat, 12/13/2008 - 21:11
Christmas Eating All Year Round – The Cycle of Food Addiction
Submitted by Pat2000 on Tue, 12/09/2008 - 11:33
Help! I Can’t Stop! A Look into Anorexia
Submitted by Pat2000 on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 07:22

All Eating Disorders Blogs

Did you know?

More than 100,000 U.S. deaths are caused by excessive alcohol consumption each year. Direct and indirect causes of death include drunk driving, cirrhosis of the liver, falls, cancer, and stroke.

More Quick Facts...