Eating disorders
Eating disorders are a group of conditions characterized by abnormal eating habits that can lead to serious health problems. The most common types of eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating...
Category: Athletes and Exercise
Athletes and Exercise
Physical and emotional consequences
Eating disorders can have serious physical and emotional consequences. The longer an eating disorder goes untreated, the greater the risk of these consequences. Physical consequences: Emotional consequences: Eating disorders can also lead to long-term...
Athletes and Eating Disorders
The following report was written by Colleen Thompson, (1996). Eating disorders continue to be on the rise among athletes, especially those involved in sports that place great emphasis on the athlete to be thin....
Exercise, Athletes and Eating Disorders
The following information was compiled by Pauline S. Powers, M.D., University of South Florida. The number of individuals with eating disorders who report engaging in excessive amounts of exercise to compensate for eating, is increasing....
Questions and Answers
I think a member of my family has an eating disorder, what should I do? Be direct – tell the person why you are worried and be specific Don’t make promises you cant keep...
Finding a Counsellor
One counsellor said to me, “You’re at the centre of your own healing process. I’m just on of your tools.”. I really liked that. That’s the way healing should be. Saphyre There are many...
What to do when you think someone has an eating disorder
What to do when you think someone has an eating disorder It always helps to know the warning signs of an eating disorder. guilt and shame about eating low self-esteem need for perfection extreme...
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