Disordered Eating Treatment Q&A
Eating problems occur most frequently during adolescence and early adulthood. The start of disordered eating is frequently impacted by several circumstances, with mental health and body image issues playing a significant part. Disordered eating treatment is available at Gold Counseling. For more information, contact us or book an appointment online. We have convenient locations to serve you in Riverdale, Kaysville, Draper, and St. George UT. At Gold Counseling and Wellness, we’re here to support you through the good, the difficult, and the in-between. We even offer telehealth services too!




Table of Contents:
What is disordered eating?
What are the common reasons why people have disordered eating?
What is a common trait among individuals with disordered eating?
At what stage of life do disordered eating tend to arise?
Disordered eating is a form of mental health condition characterized by disruptions in eating behaviors, accompanied by related emotions and thoughts. Typically, individuals who experience eating disorders will develop an unhealthy fixation on food, their body, or their weight.
These disorders are multifaceted, displaying variations from person to person. They encompass various types, and some individuals can experience disordered eating at once. Symptoms associated with eating disorders can vary but commonly include severe food restriction, episodes of overeating or binging, and behaviors like self-induced vomiting.
Each specific type of disordered eating exhibits distinct symptoms, but all share an intense focus on food-related matters, with some also emphasizing body weight. Eating disorders are not limited by age, impacting individuals of all genders, races, and ethnic backgrounds. The preoccupation with food and body weight can be so consuming that it hinders one’s ability to concentrate on other aspects of life. The most prevalent disordered eating include bulimia, anorexia, and binge eating.
The onset of disordered eating is often influenced by a variety of factors, with mental health and body image-related aspects playing a substantial role. Many individuals with eating disorders contend with low self-esteem and some have perfectionist ideals regarding their appearance and weight.
Mental health risk factors, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, can significantly contribute to the development of disordered eating. While the precise origins of most eating disorders are unknown, a combination of emotional states, traits, cognitive patterns, as well as environmental elements, can influence the development of these disorders.
Various known risk factors heighten the likelihood of an individual developing eating disorders, and specific types of disordered eating have their unique risk factors. These factors can encompass a wide range of elements and vary depending on the specific disordered eating.
A common characteristic observed in individuals with disordered eating is the presence of specific traits that can be predictive of their development. These traits are not the same for everyone, as the origins of eating disorders are multifaceted, and each patient’s experience varies.
Psychological factors often play a role in these disorders, such as resorting to eating as a coping mechanism when confronted with stress or overwhelming emotions. Feelings of inadequacy, low self-esteem, anxiety, or depression may also contribute to the onset of these disorders.
The development of Eating Disorders is influenced by a blend of genetic, environmental, and social factors. Some individuals with disordered eating resort to extreme measures to restrict their food intake or specific food groups when they perceive other aspects of their lives as challenging to manage.
The unhealthy obsession they develop with food becomes a coping strategy used to navigate painful emotions or feelings. Because of this common trait in people with eating disorders, treatment of the root cause of emotional distress with the specialists at Gold Counseling is the best method for managing them.
Disordered eating tends to emerge most frequently during the stages of adolescence and young adulthood. While some eating disorders are more prevalent in women, they can manifest at any age and affect individuals of any gender.
Disordered eating often occurs alongside other psychiatric conditions, with the most common co-occurring disorders being mood and anxiety disorders, as well as alcohol and substance use disorders. Regardless of age, eating disorders arise, and identifying and treating the root cause is of the utmost importance. When left untreated, disordered eating can negatively impact an individual’s physical and mental wellness.
Eating disorder treatment is available at Gold Counseling. For more information, contact us or book an appointment online. We serve patients from Riverdale UT, Washington Terrace UT, Clinton UT, Kaysville UT, Clearfield UT, Farmington UT, Draper UT, Riverton UT, Sandy UT, St. George UT, Bloomington UT, Santa Clara UT, and surrounding areas.


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