It's Eating Disorder Awareness Week, so I wanted to dive a little deeper into eating disorders -- specifically 7 invisible and misunderstood eating disorders. As many of you know, this channel started as content around eating disorders, and I've been working in ED recovery as a therapist for most of my career. As the channel evolved, I started creating more mental health content around different categories because I saw the need. But having done years of research and work around eating disorders and ED recovery, I know that there are many people who are struggling with this on a daily basis. And we often think eating disorders show up as the ones we often hear of like Anorexia Nervosa or Bulimia, but there are several other forms of eating disorders that can interfere or affect your life in serious ways. Let's talk about 7 invisible or misunderstood eating disorders, and how to heal from them.

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Eating disorders explained (full playlist):    • Disordered Eater vs. Eating Disorder  

00:28 OSFED is a catchall diagnosis for various eating disorders that do not fit specific criteria.
Eating disorders are dynamic and can shift between behaviors based on triggers and coping mechanisms.

01:46 Atypical Anorexia involves intense fear of weight gain despite being within a normal weight range.

02:48 Overview of atypical eating disorders and their characteristics.

03:32 Atypical anorexia nervosa involves restrictive eating patterns and distorted body image.

04:39 Atypical bulimia nervosa is characterized by infrequent binge eating episodes and compensatory behaviors.

05:50 Atypical binge eating disorder involves periods of strict dieting followed by episodes of overeating.

07:07 Various lesser-known eating disorders, including binge eating, purging, and night eating syndrome, can impact individuals' well-being.

07:14 Binge eating disorder involves consuming large amounts of food uncontrollably, without compensatory behaviors. Emotional eating can resemble binge eating but may not meet all diagnostic criteria, still affecting well-being.

07:43 Purging disorder entails purging behaviors like vomiting or laxative misuse without prior binge eating. Individuals with purging disorder may engage in restrictive diets and purging to control weight and body image.

09:13 Night eating syndrome involves recurrent excessive eating after evening meals or during nighttime. This syndrome involves consuming excessive food at night, leading to sleep disturbances.

11:49 Rumination disorder entails regurgitating food without nausea or vomiting, often as a coping mechanism.

12:03 Seeking therapy and support is crucial for individuals like Faith to address their rumination disorder and its impact on their mental health. Understanding and raising awareness about these invisible eating disorders is essential for early intervention and support.

13:54 ⚠️ Recognizing the seriousness of lesser-known eating disorders and the importance of seeking help. Struggles with lesser-known eating disorders are often overlooked but are just as serious and painful. Eating disorders can make individuals feel like they are not sick enough to seek help, but everyone deserves access to care.

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The focus of an eating disorder is to distract from underlying issues or trauma, leading to negative impacts on relationships and life. It is essential to remember that seeking help and recovery is crucial, regardless of the specific eating disorder one may be facing.

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