1. Anorexia Nervosa

Extreme fear of gaining weight

Distorted body image

Severe restriction of food intake

Often leads to dangerously low body weight

2. Bulimia Nervosa

Episodes of binge eating followed by purging (vomiting, laxatives, excessive exercise)

Feeling of lack of control during binges

May appear to have a normal body weight

3. Binge Eating Disorder (BED)

Repeated episodes of eating large quantities of food

No regular purging after binges

Feelings of shame, guilt, or distress

4. Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

Extreme avoidance of certain foods or textures

Not related to body image concerns

Can lead to nutritional deficiencies

5. Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorders (OSFED)

Symptoms don’t meet the full criteria of the above but still cause significant distress or impairment

Common Symptoms:

Preoccupation with weight, food, or body shape

Rapid weight loss or weight gain

Skipping meals or extreme dieting

Eating in secret or feeling out of control while eating

Physical symptoms like fatigue, dizziness, or hair loss

Causes:

Psychological: Low self-esteem, perfectionism, trauma

Biological: Genetics, chemical imbalances in the brain

Social/Cultural: Pressure to be thin, social media influence

Treatment:

Psychotherapy (like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

Nutritional counseling

Medical care to manage physical health

Family therapy

Medication (for related issues like anxiety or depression)