Eating disorders are characterized as a compulsion to either eat too much or not eat at all, in a manner that disrupts normal physical and emotional health. There are three types of eating disorders, bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa and binge eating.

Bulimia nervosa is one of the eating disorders that has women binging, which is eating as much food as possible in one sitting, more food than normal people eat at a sitting, then purging by inducing vomiting or use of diet pills or laxatives. They do this to rid themselves of the calories they just consumed before it turns into weight.

By contrast, women with the eating disorders known as anorexia don’t eat anything at all or severely reduce their calories per day to nothing in order to lose weight.

Binge eating is eating massive amounts of food/calories and then they might or might not purge or exercise profusely to get rid of the calories in order to reduce the chance of gaining weight.

Both types of eating disorders can be helped by calling Center for Change at 1-888-224-8250. We are a fully staffed, trained and certified eating disorder treatment center with only one goal in mind: helping you get better from your eating disorders.

Eating Disorders And Bulimia Nervosa

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder that is rooted in psychological environment with behavioral symptoms including, but not limited to, binge eating followed by self induced vomiting. The psychological symptoms include depression, anxiety and panic and guilt with self-blame and hatred. Some bulimic women also use diet pills and laxatives to rid themselves of the excess amount of food they consume during a binge. Others exercise vigorously for hours while, some go as far as fasting to control their weight; however, this is more of a symptom of anorexic women.

Some of the dangers of eating disorders include dehydration, malnutrition, heat attack, liver and kidney problems, including failure to function, anemia, osteoporosis, and insomnia and hair loss.

Bulimia can lead to a host of medical problems and even death if not treated properly. The Center for Change can help with our caring staff of professionals and certified technical support teams. Hope and healing is a phone call away. Call today, 1-888-224-8250 for a consultation over the phone or to visit our beautiful and peaceful home-like facilities and see for yourself why we’ve helped so many women succeed in recovering from eating disorders.

Eating Disorders And Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia nervosa is one of the eating disorders also known simply as anorexia. The word comes from Greek terminology meaning “an” a lack of and “orexis” is Greek for appetite. The combination of words literally means no appetite. Many sufferers of anorexia in general show signs of low body weight and an unnatural fear of gaining weight. Even when grossly underweight, victims of anorexia will still insist they are “fat”. Countless women with anorexia will starve themselves, in order to control their body weight, purge after eating and even turn to diuretic drugs. These “self control” methods are vary dangerous and without help, can lead to cardiovascular and heart problems, or an impaired immune system and finally, death.

If you or a loved one suffers from anorexia nervosa or other eating disorders, please, call the Center for Change as soon as possible at 1-888-224-8250. The caring, compassionate staff is here to offer hope and healing.

The Center for Change is a private, exclusive treatment facility located in the magnificent Wasatch Range of the Rocky Mountains in Orem Utah at the foot of 12,000 foot Mount Timpanogos. The tranquil and peaceful setting allows patients maximum privacy while obtaining eating disorders recovery in a relaxing an homey atmosphere.

What Is Binge Eating?

Just like anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, binge eating is one of the eating disorders most prevalent in our society today. Binge eating is characterized as compulsive overeating. Binge eaters, unlike eaters diagnosed with bulimia, do not try to purge their system after consuming a large amount of food. They usually eat in private, and will eat until they actually get sick from eating. These episodes are followed by shame, guilt and disgust with oneself. To fulfill an emotional void is what some binge eaters are binging for. Typically, the binge eating is a coping mechanism for several underlying psychological problems including depression, anxiety, panic and stress. This coping mechanism is not unlike a drug addicts coping through use of drugs.

Binge eating, like the other two eating disorders, are emotional disorders as well and if left untreated, will result in severe health problems, even death. If you or a loved one is suffering from binge eating, please call the Center for Change at 1-888-224-8250. to discuss your problems and make an appointment to visit the center and see how our trained staff can help you. There are many amenities at the Center for Change that will enhance your stay and make your recovery from eating disorders a much better experience.

What Are The Different Treatment Options?

Eating disorders can be treated and a healthy weight and living can be restored. Because of their complexity, eating disorders require a combination of treatments. They include medical, psychological, psychosocial interventions, nutritional counseling – with the dietician, and when called for, medical management.

For anorexic patients there is a three phase treatment program to help with your recovery. First, restoring weight lost and severe dieting and purging; second, treating psychological disturbances such as low self-esteem, interpersonal conflicts, and distortion of body imagines, and finally, achieving long-term remission or full recovery.

For bulimic patients, the main goal in their eating disorders recovery is to reduce or eliminate the binging and purging behavior. Nutritional rehabilitation, psychosocial intervention and when needed, medical management are all things that work together to eliminate bulimia nervosa’s hold on you.

Women with eating disorders may be reluctant to begin a program. Friends and family may have to stage a psychosocial intervention, with the help of a psychiatrist or psychoanalysts, but a specialist, nonetheless. Allow the person some resistance in the beginning; it’s hard to admit to having a problem, especially one that puts your health in danger. Let them know you love and care for them.

For additional information on the eating disorders program at Center for Change, please visit our main Eating Disorders page. For immediate assistance call Center for Change anytime at 1-888-224-8250.