About Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are a growing problem in today's society, and are more widespread than many people realise. Whereas once they tended to be dismissed as nothing too serious, they are now recognized as being true psychological illnesses which have the power to devastate lives and even kill.

Anorexia and Bulimia

Many people blame the rise of disorders such as anorexia and bulimia on the media, with their constant portrayals of unrealistic beauty making young women strive for an unachievable level of 'perfection', and while this can certainly be the case the triggers for eating disorders, as with most other pyschological problems, can vary widely.

Treatment

What is certain is that these disorders are treated with much more seriousness than in years past, and there is a large amount of help and treatment available for anyone unfortunate enough to suffer.

Here at Eating Disorders Information we provide articles and information on all aspects of the illnesses, from causes to cures, and how to spot any potential problem in yourself or others before it gets out of hand.

Please remember though that taking health decisions on the basis of information found on the internet is risky, and you should consult a medical professional if at all unsure.