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What personality trait is associated with eating disorders?
Personality traits commonly associated with eating disorder (ED) are high perfectionism, impulsivity, harm avoidance, reward dependence, sensation seeking, neuroticism, and obsessive-compulsiveness in combination with low self-directedness, assertiveness, and cooperativeness [8-11].
Who do I speak to about eating disorder?
A GP will be able to provide an initial assessment and may provide you with a diagnosis regarding the type of eating disorder. Although a dietitian, psychologist or psychiatrist can also provide a diagnosis, it is recommended you visit a GP as they can provide you with options and referrals for further treatment.
Do eating disorders make you lose your personality?
Your eating disorder has its own personality. In fact, if you have spent any length of time under the possessive, domineering influence of an eating disorder, you know the illness can turn you into a different person altogether.
What effect do eating disorders have on the body?
Eating disorders can lead to an array of physical effects, both minor and severe. Dry skin, lost muscle mass, brittle hair and nails, and extreme thinness are some of the more obvious physical symptoms. However, eating disorders can also cause further physical conditions, such as Type II diabetes and pancreatitis.
What to say when someone tells you they have anorexia?
5 Things to Say When Someone Has an Eating Disorder:
- “I know this is difficult, but I am proud of you.”
- “You are worth more than your eating disorder.”
- “I might not understand, but if you need someone to talk to I will help as much as I can.”
- “Let’s do ____ together.”
- “I trust/believe you.”
What do all anorexics have in common?
Purging for Weight Control Purging is a common characteristic of anorexia. Purging behaviors include self-induced vomiting and the over use of certain medications like laxatives or diuretics. It can also include the use of enemas.
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Who is the person with the eating disorder?
The person with the eating disorder may be of any age but more likely to be child/adolescent or young adult. What does the group involve? The rALLY Group is designed to educate and support families and support people who are playing an active role in the recovery of someone with an eating disorder.
What is the binge eating disorder support group?
This group is targeted at individuals who struggle with binge eating as a feature of their eating disorder. We welcome people at any stage of the recovery journey. This includes individuals who struggle with binge eating, thoughts to binge eat and those who may be using compensatory behaviours in addition to challenges with binge eating.
Where can I find help for an eating disorder?
BEYOND meets every second Thursday online 11am – 12.30pm via Zoom. In this group we welcome individuals struggling with any type of eating disorder, that are also having difficulties with other health conditions such as (but not limited to) alcohol or drug use, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, autism.