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About Eating Disorders

At Anxiety Experts, we work to recognize and address systemic and internalized weight stigmas through implementing inclusive treatment for all patients, regardless of size.

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Five Types of Eating Disorders

  • Anorexia

    • Under weight ( <85% of IBW or BMI <18 )​

    • Fear of weight gain/fat OR behaviors prevent weight gain

    • Body image distortion OR self-evaluation depends on weight/shape OR no insight into seriousness of low weight​​​

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  • Binge Eating Disorder

    • At or abobe normal weight, no purging​

    • Binge=eats large amount within a 2-hour period, til uncomfortably full, embarrassed, disgusted & distressed; average once/week for 3 months

  • Bulimia

    • At or above normal weight​

    • Recurrent binge & purging episodes; average once/week for 3 months

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  • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

    • Avoids based on texture, taste, interest, or physical discomfort​

    • Significantly under weight/nutritionally deficient; supplement dependent

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  • Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder (i.e., purging disorder)

Level of Care Guidelines for Eating Disorders

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About Anxiety Disorders

At Anxiety Experts, we work to recognize and address systemic and internalized weight stigmas through implementing inclusive treatment for all patients, regardless of size.

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Types of Anxiety Disorders

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