Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are deeply personal mental health conditions that are often misunderstood. At Elevate Minds Psychiatry, our experienced and compassionate team knows that empathy and awareness are key to effectively diagnosing and treating all types of eating disorders. 

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that impact your relationship with food, affecting when, what, and how much you eat. These disorders can take over your thoughts and daily life, making it hard to function. Because many people with eating disorders try to hide their struggles, recognizing the signs can be challenging—but help is available.

There are several types of eating disorders, with the four most common being:

Anorexia nervosa: This disorder involves severe food restriction and self-starvation, often driven by an intense fear of gaining weight. It can have serious effects on both physical health and emotional well-being.

Bulimia nervosa: Characterized by cycles of eating large amounts of food (binging) followed by behaviors to prevent weight gain, such as vomiting, fasting, using diuretics, or excessive exercise.

Binge-eating disorder: Involves consuming unusually large quantities of food without purging afterward. It is one of the most common eating disorders and can increase the risk of obesity.

Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID): Unlike other eating disorders, ARFID is marked by limited or selective eating based on sensory preferences or fear unrelated to weight gain.

Eating disorders don’t look the same for everyone. Some people experience mild symptoms that worsen over time, while others may show a mix of behaviors. Recognizing the signs and seeking professional help is a vital first step toward healing and improving your overall health.