Eating Disorder
Often misunderstood and under diagnosed, eating disorders are serious and can be life threatening. Eating disorders, such as Anorexia Nervosa (the extreme restriction of calories/self starvation), Bulimia Nervosa (the purging/vomiting of food after extreme intake of food), Binge Eating (the excessive intake of calories), or Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorders OSFED (a presence of many of the symptoms of an eating disorder without meeting all criteria for any one type), can have a negative affect on a person’s health, lifestyle, self-esteem, relationships, and overall well-being. Additionally, eating disorders are often combined with an extreme sense of loss of control as well as emotional turmoil.
Occurring in both men and women, eating disorders can often be experienced with additional mental health issues such as low mood, obsessive or controlling behavior, anxiety, depression, low self-worth, and negative body image to name a few. Here at West Ottawa Counselling, our therapists can help to explore some of the underlying issues that may be resulting in or exacerbating disordered eating. Additionally, receiving support for an eating disorder can help to re-establish a healthy relationship with food and body image as well as learn coping strategies to help manage unhealthy or harmful eating habits. Please don’t hesitate to call and inquire as we offer a free 20 minute phone consultation.