Is It An Eating Disorder?

Eating disorders are serious, potentially life-threatening, medical conditions that affect both physical and emotional health.

People with eating disorders often have:

• Abnormal eating patterns or dieting behaviors
• Obsessive thoughts about food, body shape, or weight
• Psychological problems, such as depression or anxiety

Common Eating Disorders

Anorexia Nervosa

• Self-starvation
• Refusal or inability to maintain a normal body weight
• Preoccupation with body size and shape

Bulimia Nervosa

• Recurrent episodes of binge eating
• Inappropriate behaviors, such as self-induced vomiting
• Dissatisfaction with body size and shape

Binge Eating Disorder (BED)

• Recurrent binge eating without behaviors to undo the effects of binge eating
• Repeated, unsuccessful dieting
• Disgust, embarrassment, or guilt about overeating

The good news is that eating disorders are treatable.

Learn more about the UPMC Center for Eating Disorders treatment program and how it can help you, or a loved one, regain control.