Eating Disorders
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Symptoms
Eating disorders are serious psychological conditions that affect your relationship with food, your body, and your self-esteem. They are often linked to anxiety, societal pressures and expectations, or emotional difficulties. When left untreated, they can significantly impact both physical and mental health.
Noticing the Signs
Eating disorders can present in various ways, such as:
Changes in eating habits: restriction of food intake, binge eating, frequent vomiting, or misuse of laxatives
Intense concern about weight or body image: persistent self-criticism and fear of weight gain
Physical symptoms: fatigue, dizziness, irregular menstrual cycles, digestive problems
Emotional changes: anxiety, depression, guilt, or shame around food
Social withdrawal: avoidance of social events involving food
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What does therapy involve?
With the right guidance from a psychologist, you can develop a healthier relationship with food and your body, improve your mood, and build greater self-confidence. In our sessions, we use, among other approaches:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): to identify and change unhelpful thoughts related to food and body image.
- Mindfulness techniques and emotion regulation strategies: to reduce anxiety and improve emotional balance.
- Collaboration with a dietitian: to support healthy eating habits and provide personalised nutritional guidance.
With this holistic approach, the management of eating disorders becomes achievable and measurable, leading to positive and lasting improvements in your life.
