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An eating disorder is a form of disorder that involves negative attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors towards food and body image resulting from the feeling of bad feelings associated with food. Behavior can vary, such as restricting food, vomiting after eating, binge eating, and resistance to eating and drinking. If you are ready to treat an eating disorder, you may have found that eating healthy can be difficult. Acknowledging yourself with a problem is not easy, but accepting and starting treatment is a battle. Know that many people have overcome their emotional problems related to eating disorders and you can do the same.

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Part 1 of 4: Seeking help

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   See a psychiatrist. Key to an eating disorder is extreme pain, problems with self-esteem, shame, and difficulty expressing emotions. A counselor is someone with the qualifications and resources to help you with your recovery. Eating disorders can be life-threatening, and even if teachers, friends, as well as relatives are cared for and well-intentioned, you still need to talk to a professional for help and trustworthy person.
   • If you are a middle or high school student, you should talk to the school counselor. If this staff is not available at the school, you may discuss your situation with the nurse.
   • If you are a student, you can speak with the counselor at the university. Also you can go to a medical center and contact a specialist. Many major universities offer this service, especially when it offers a variety of professions, including nursing and medicine.
   • For adults, you can find a mental health professional who specializes in eating disorders. Visit this website or this website to search if you live in the United States. Outpatient treatment is also a good starting point in recovery, and can help overcome the emotional needs associated with an eating disorder.
   • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) are two types of treatment that are useful for eating disorders. These methods challenge important thoughts and feelings to check for eating disorders.
   • Family therapy is often a major factor in treating eating disorders. Families need to have a better understanding of the eating disorder and how to help a loved one with an eating disorder with an understanding attitude. Sometimes, motivation from family makes an eating disorder worse.
   • Many people with eating disorders have been successfully treated and no longer have to experience emotional problems. They have a happy, peaceful, and fulfilling life.

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   Contact a medical professional. An eating disorder, especially anorexia, can have negative effects on the body and even death. Do not take your own health lightly. You need to see your doctor for an accurate assessment and realization of your health status. The assessment can reveal some of the potential health problems you are experiencing due to an eating disorder, such as osteoporosis, an unexpected bradycardia, severe dehydration / kidney failure, rupture of the stomach. stomach ulcers, or stomach ulcers.
   • As you take care of your body, you can begin to nurture yourself and form strong connections with your mind, body, and emotions.
   • Always follow your doctor's instructions during recovery.
   • If you are experiencing cravings and unusual anorexia or a binge eating disorder, your doctor may prescribe fluoxetine (Prozac) to correct overeating.
   • People who do not care about eating disorders are at high risk of death. In an effort to have the best chance of living a long and healthy life, seek medical and psychological treatments.

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   Mental health monitoring. If you have depression or stress or have other psychiatric disorders, you need to seek treatment and / or medicine to fix your problem. Treatment can teach you coping skills to stay in good health and overcome the causes of stress in your life. If you're feeling anxious or depressed, you have a high risk of repeating erratic eating habits, so it is important to practice these essential skills.
   • Many people with eating disorders often have a history of trauma, including childhood neglect, bullying, physical violence, or sexual abuse that causes low self-esteem. It is important that you express these feelings and deal with any trauma you feel when you are in contact with a therapist.

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   Get support from family and friends. Surround yourself with loved ones and always support you. Appreciate those who want you to be happy and healthy. Stay away from people who stimulate your eating habits or make you feel bad about your body.
   • You may want to find other friends to help you stay away from the triggers. Reach out to people who want to love and support you, not crush you. Ignore the judgments of others.

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   Consider inpatient or home treatment. Long-term inpatient treatments are suitable for people who cannot control their psychological and / or physical symptoms on their own and need intensive care. Inpatient treatment means that you go to a center specialized in the treatment of an eating disorder for acute medical and psychiatric care. Home treatment is for people in a more stable condition and often focuses on psychological treatment with medical support. Many centers also have a team of nutritionists and assistants with planning or providing nutrition options.
   • If you need more support than weekly therapy, or struggle fiercely with your physical and mental symptoms, you should seek inpatient or home care.
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Part 2 of 4: Understanding the symptoms

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   Recognize the emotional symptoms of an eating disorder. An eating disorder can vary from person to person, but some of the symptoms that are common are common. Most people with eating disorders are overly concerned about their body, weight, and appearance. Emotional symptoms include:
   • Worry about food and energy levels
   • Be afraid of certain foods, such as fatty foods
   • Feelings of extreme fear of gaining weight or "fat"
   • Self-esteem is based on body awareness
   • Avoid food-related situations
   • Check your weight regularly
   • Negate problems with eating or losing weight
   • Get away from friends

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   Recognize the signs anorexia. It is difficult to determine what kind of weight is good or not ideal for each person. If weight loss and negative bodily emotions disturb your mind, you are and will be dissatisfied with your appearance, and assume that your body is always overweight no matter how much weight loss you take, are at risk of anorexia. Anorexia is a serious health condition that can be fatal. Some signs of anorexia include:
   • Limit extreme eating
   • Slim, too emaciated
   • Inability to properly control weight, always continuing to lose weight
   • Menstrual loss in women
   • Dry, blond skin and brittle hair
   • Low blood pressure

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   Recognize the signs of mania. Binge eating is about eating a lot of food and then preventing weight gain by vomiting, using a laxative or other medicine, or getting too much exercise. Most people who go crazy eating are average or sometimes heavier. Symptoms of anorexia include:
   • Eat a lot at the same time
   • Can't control yourself when you eat
   • Dress even though you feel full
   • Eat until you feel uncomfortable
   • Find comfort with food when you feel sad or lonely
   • Vomiting or take a laxative or exercise medicine right after eating
   • Overeating and / or vomiting quietly
   • Damaged tooth enamel
   • Sore throat or pain

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   Recognize the Symptoms of Binge Eating Disorder. Binge eating occurs when a person eats a large amount of food, but does not proceed with weight loss afterwards. When you eat or drink too much, you feel like you lose control or your personality.People who eat binge-eaters are often overweight or obese. Binge eating behaviors often lead to feelings of shame and low self-esteem, stimulating them to eat more. advertisement

Part 3 of 4: Changing bad habits

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   Identify your triggers. It is possible that an eating disorder is caused by looking at pictures of thin women, visiting a professional anorexic website, getting ready for the beach season, or dealing with the stress of approaching exams or anniversaries. a sad event. Pay attention to a time when you can easily get back into your erratic eating habits.
   • After you've identified your triggers, you need to create a response plan. You may need to talk to siblings, close friends, pray, or see a doctor.
   • A therapist can help you get rid of your triggers in a healthy way.

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   Avoid dieting. Diet is like banning a child from playing with attractive toys: the more the ban, the more he wants. This principle is applicable to eating disorders. The more you abstain from food, the more you want to eat, and after you eat you will feel guilty and ashamed. Diet can cause cravings and binge eating.
   • Talk to a registered dietitian to help you develop healthy eating habits.
   • You can choose to be a vegetarian, but you need to consider your own motivation. If choosing to be vegetarian for food restriction instead of health or ethical reasons, you need to reconsider this lifestyle.
   • Allow yourself to eat and drink from time to time. If you enjoy eating chocolate sandwiches or cheese sandwiches, you can treat yourself occasionally. Food plays a role in nourishing us and bringing joy to us. It is important that you eat the foods you like and enjoy them.

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   Limit your movement. You should consider limiting your overtraining habits. Physical activity is just as healthy as food, but both are beneficial in moderation, in balance. Too little or too much can affect your body.
   • Minimizing physical activity doesn't mean a complete cessation, but you need to take some temporary restraints so that your body feels more comfortable after you've put too much pressure. Consult with your doctor if you are ready to adjust your exercise routine.
   • Letting sport is something you do to honor and love your body, not to torture yourself or lose weight.

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   Improve body image. Stop gossiping about negative content about yourself or others. This also includes commentary on celebrity physique. You need to train yourself to stay away from stereotypical views of yourself and others, and not let other people be shy about themselves.
   • List the good features of your body. They are not necessarily related to weight; maybe you treasure your curly hair or eye color, or the fact that you have belly fat. Your body has many beauties but is forgotten and you only focus on the flaws.
   • It's hard to accept a compliment without humiliating action, but you should just smile and say, "Thank you."
   • If you hear other people talking about their body extremes, remind them to treat yourself and others differently.
   • Avoid situations that encourage criticism of fat people, including in the media, friends, or in magazines.

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   Practice mindful eating. Instead of having a negative attitude toward food, watch out for your eating behavior. Take time to practice getting food when you eat. Schedule a time to eat and sit down and enjoy. Cherish the food in front of you. Before eating, take a few seconds to enjoy pictures of the food: observing the color, the texture, and the layout. Smell food and watch for saliva activity in your mouth. When you eat, you should chew slowly and enjoy the taste and texture of the dish.
   • When you eat, focus on the present moment. Turn off the television and remove any distractions. Put your chopsticks down between meals, and try to focus on the taste, texture, temperature, and even the sound of chewing your food. If that wandering mind isn't a big deal, just turn toward the present moment gently.
   • Meal enjoyment includes making choices about what to eat and what you are eating. Having trouble enjoying your meal, you should tell yourself, "I'll eat breakfast to nourish my body because I love myself."
   • When faced with a previous diet, you might say, "I'm deciding to eat this chocolate cake because I like it."

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   Resist negative words you say to yourself. Maybe you don't really realize how many extreme thoughts have arisen in your mind. When you realize this, you should stop and observe them. Then challenge these ideas.
   • Ask yourself if the thought comes from reality (is it truth or is it just a connection?).
   • Seek another explanation (Is there a more positive way to approach it? Does it mean anything else?).
   • Put your thoughts in perspective (Have you ever been exaggerating the situation, or expecting the worst outcome? Will the problem still matter in the next two years?).
   • Adopt a goal-oriented mindset (Is there a way to approach this situation that helps me achieve my goal? What did I learn from this?).
   • If you have the thought: "I'm too fat and no one likes me", you should pay attention and start fighting. Ask yourself, "Is it true that no one likes me? No, I have my best friend and dog next to me, and I know they love me." Or: "Am I really fat? I only weigh 55 kg and height 1m73", and so underweight. Also, my friends say I'm too skinny. Even if I get fat, I'm still cute. "
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Part 4 of 4: Psychological adjustments

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   Listen to your body. If you have an eating disorder, you are in the habit of ignoring body signals. You need to learn to listen carefully to your body. When your body receives enough food, you will feel full. There is no bloating or pain, but a feeling of fullness. The same is true for exercise: you will feel tired or exhausted when your body has exercised enough. The key here is to have moderation.
   • The body signals when to eat and stop, when to exercise, and when to have enough exercise. You need to believe in your message, and most importantly, listen to your body. Believe in your innate ability to convey your body's messages.
   • If you are eating too much or have ever experienced binge eating, listen to your body and its signals of hunger and fullness.

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   Pay attention to your feelings. Do you eat when you feel happy, stressed, or sad? Or have you tortured yourself with your emotions by limiting your food intake? Some people solve emotional problems by pouring them on food. You should deal with your emotions and allow yourself to feel them. Realize that the eating disorder really has nothing to do with the food but the avoidance of the emotion. Refusing to eat or drink is one way of self-control, while binge eating is a way to calm your mood when you feel pain or sadness, and vomiting is a way to punish yourself.
   • Think about the emotions that trigger your eating habits, and remember that "fat" is not the feeling. You may struggle with confidence and self-esteem. When the attention turned to food, what happened before? Do you focus on flaws, loneliness, or boredom? Understand the emotional causes of an eating disorder.

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   Solve the problem in a healthy direction. After you've figured out your emotional causes, find ways to deal with them and what causes the stress to arise. Everyone has a different way of dealing, so you need time to find a solution to your problem. Try out a few different methods and choose the one that works best. Some of the techniques include:
   • Call a friend or relative
   • Listening to music
   • Play with your pet
   • Reading books
   • Go for a walk
   • Writing
   • Go out

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   Stress management. You should find ways to solve everyday problems without having to do with food.Practicing daily activities can help relieve stress and avoid overwhelming your spirits. When stress management becomes a part of everyday life, you can overcome the stress that arises instead of gradually building up.
   • Do yoga, meditation, and mild relaxation exercises.
   • Dynamic relaxation, tension - muscle relaxation. Lie down and relax your body, take deep breaths while relaxing. Start with your right fist, squeeze your muscles, then relax. Continue with forearm and upper arm, squeeze then relax. Perform from right hand to left arm, face, neck, back, chest, hips, lower legs, and feet. You will feel relaxed throughout your body, without any muscle tension.

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   Accept yourself. An eating disorder is an active demonstration of physical and emotional needs. Learning to accept yourself is a tough and long process. You need to accept yourself on all levels: body, mind, spirit, and emotion.
   • List your good qualities. Maybe you are intelligent, creative, artistic, good at math, kind, considerate, and compassionate. You have many good things that contribute to this world; Learn to appreciate them!
   • Resist extreme thinking about your appearance with statements about yourself as a whole. When you find yourself criticizing your appearance, turn your focus to the things that add value to you in addition to your appearance. These can include kindness, generosity, intelligence, and skill. Remind yourself that your worth is not about your appearance, but who you are.

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   Believe in yourself. The main effect of eating disorders is to control the body's natural processes by imposing controls on them. Allow yourself to release mental control and begin to believe in yourself. You may have made a food rule (“I don't eat red food” or “I can't eat high-energy foods like bagels”), but you can allow yourself to challenge its own specified formula. Start slowly and enjoy the moment.
   • Think about the feeling of “rule” breaking. Have you been anxious before? How is the present? How did it feel after that? How did the body respond? You should learn to improve your relationship with food, and begin to enjoy the process instead of being scared.
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Advice

• Be kind and love yourself more. Treating an eating disorder can be very tiring and painful. Recognize your efforts and believe you will be successful.