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Are Eating Disorders Categorized Under Psychological Disorder?
Hello, I have a question about eating disorders. Are eating disorders a disease or is it a lack of will power and self control. If it is a disease can it be corrected with enough willpower? For example, if a person eats too little, could they force themselves to eat more without any negative effects?
Hi thanks for pposting on hcm. Eating disorders are under psychological disorders. But to ddiagnose as an eating disorder certain aspects need to be considered just over eating or eating less doesn't comd under eating disorders. Patient's BMI , lifestyle, mental state any stress, concern about appearance all these nees to be considered carefully before diagnosing as eating disorder for which there is an underlying cause which can be determined after careful evaluation once the cause is found it can be adressed by Talk therapy. Hope this is helpful to you. Regards
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Are Eating Disorders Categorized Under Psychological Disorder?
Hi thanks for pposting on hcm. Eating disorders are under psychological disorders. But to ddiagnose as an eating disorder certain aspects need to be considered just over eating or eating less doesn t comd under eating disorders. Patient s BMI , lifestyle, mental state any stress, concern about appearance all these nees to be considered carefully before diagnosing as eating disorder for which there is an underlying cause which can be determined after careful evaluation once the cause is found it can be adressed by Talk therapy. Hope this is helpful to you. Regards