Question: Where do people go when they have an eating disorder?

The full continuum of care for eating disorders includes outpatient care, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), day treatment or partial hospital programs (PHP), residential programs, and inpatient hospitalization.

What do people do when they have anorexia nervosa?

To prevent weight gain or to continue losing weight, people with anorexia usually severely restrict the amount of food they eat. They may control calorie intake by vomiting after eating or by misusing laxatives, diet aids, diuretics or enemas. They may also try to lose weight by exercising excessively.

What happens to your mind when you have an eating disorder?

A shrinking in the overall size of the brain, including both gray and white matter. An adverse effect on the emotional centers of the brain which may lead to depression, irritability, and isolation. Difficulty thinking, switching tasks, and setting priorities.

How many years does bulimia take off your life?

Researchers estimate that roughly 1.5% of women will develop bulimia in their lifetime, but men can develop the disorder as well. Roughly 50% of women will recover from bulimia within ten years of their diagnosis, but an estimated 30% of these women will experience a relapse of the disorder.

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