There are millions of people who suffer from an eating disorder, or ED. These are accompanied and triggered by several factors, including genetics, and may continue for 20-30 years - or even lead a person to death. While wading through tons of medical papers is beyond the scope of this podcast, I just wanted to balance the conversation a bit after talking so much about weight loss, and focus just on anorexia nervosa. Anorexia isn't a stand-alone condition, bur rather presents itself alongside specific common mental issues.

• I will give you some statistics about who tends to develop anorexia nervosa and what are the ages where this is more prevalent
• I will share some symptoms you can readily observe by looking at a person
• I will discuss some of the thoughts that keep pushing anorexic people to starve themselves and be focused on extreme diets/exercise/weight loss
• I will share some stories from real people who have overcome their issues
• And I will make the connection between being able to communicate our feelings to ourselves and others, and anorexia, from low self worth to lack of confidence, guilt and so on.
• I will also share which types are more likely to suffer from this eating disorders - it's not just models, although far too many models are pushed into EDs.
• Finally, I will share small bits about what seems to help with E.D.s  I was pleased to see that three of the persons interviewed changed their intrusive thoughts by working with a hypnotherapist. You will see in the link below an interview with a young boy with the issue, some girls and 3 women aged 30-55.

My links for you are to view my sources and hear directly from those involved how things went:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCQ6IJwsUuc&t=605s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt2Jaa82Yog

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUHJOFE-JnA

 

As always, feel free to ask questions or add your considerations.

Please keep in mind that this episode doesn't not attempt to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease. If you are suffering  from an eating disorder, please contact a certified professional for treatment. If someone you know seems to be suffering from an E.D., please refer them or their parents to professionals for a diagnosis and do not attempt to diagnose disorders yourself.

 

eating disorders,  #anorexia nervosa #ED. #toothin #modelworld #hypnosisforOCD #healfromanorexia #helpwithanorexia

 

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