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Disordered eating can include rigid rules, guilt, secretive eating, cycles of restriction and overeating, or a stressful relationship with food and body image.
A direct answer
Disordered eating can include rigid rules, guilt, secretive eating, cycles of restriction and overeating, or a stressful relationship with food and body image.
Signs or common experiences
- Feeling controlled by food rules
- Cycling between restriction and overeating
- Experiencing shame or secrecy around eating
- Feeling anxious about food, weight, or body changes
Possible contributing factors
- Past dieting or weight-focused pressure
- Stress, anxiety, or perfectionism
- Body image concerns
- Learned beliefs about food, worth, and control
Dr. Wansley's approach
Dr. Wansley focuses on awareness, compassion, practical behavior change, and support for the thoughts and patterns shaping the relationship with food.
Common questions
Is this the same as an eating disorder diagnosis?
Not necessarily. Disordered eating describes patterns that may be distressing or disruptive. A qualified clinician should evaluate medical or diagnostic concerns.
What if I am not sure how serious my eating patterns are?
It is reasonable to seek professional guidance when eating, weight, or body thoughts are causing distress or interfering with daily life.
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