Eating disorders
There are many types of eating disorders, all characterized by the absolutization of the importance of food or body weight. These are illnesses that create lasting psychological attitudes in the individual toward food and eating in general, as well as complexes about their appearance that reach alarming proportions, manifesting serious physiological symptoms and leading to various complications.
Coping with an eating disorder can be a challenging and overwhelming experience. Anorexia and bulimia are serious mental illnesses that require professional help.
Treatment for eating disorders often involves a combination of therapy, nutritional counseling, and medication. There are various approaches to treating eating disorders, and it may include a combination of these methods. Cognitive-behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, hypnosis and hypnotherapy, art therapy, and body-oriented techniques are all possible options.