Physical signs of an eating disorder can be easier to spot, yet the emotional struggles, though less visible, are equally important.
“Shame, disgust, and guilt often accompany an eating disorder,” says Dr. Nicole Stettler, PhD, psychologist, executive clinical director of Eating Disorder Services at Rogers Behavioral Health. “There’s also a lot of fear, anxiety, and worry related to eating, exercise, and a person’s appearance.”
Additionally, Dr. Stettler shares how eating disorders make life small for those who are suffering.
“It robs people of their families, friends, interests, and values,” she explains.
Click the video above to hear more from Dr. Stettler.
Rogers offers eating disorder treatment
If you or someone you love is struggling with an eating disorder, healing is possible. Our compassionate teams nationwide provide effective mental health treatment for children, teens, and adults dealing with:- Anorexia nervosa
- Binge eating disorder
- Bulimia nervosa
- Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
- Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)
- Other specified or unspecified eating disorders, such as atypical anorexia, purging disorder, orthorexia nervosa, and night eating syndrome
- Eating disorders in conjunction with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, depression or trauma (posttraumatic stress disorder), body-focused repetitive behavioral (BFRB) disorders, such as hair-pulling and skin-picking
