The term “eating disorder” is often used in a broad context; however, various types of eating disorders exist and to understand what affect this disease has on the male population, it is necessary to define each one. 

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Some people may not consider eating disorders to be a serious problem, but this is anything but the case. Eating disorders among teens are often held in check by parents and support systems. For this reason, the college years are a time when many people discover just how serious their eating disorder is. Eating disorders are not only a sign of emotional problems that need to be addressed, they also pose a serious health risk. 

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Everyone overeats at some point in their lives whether it's at a major life event, like a wedding buffet, or at traditional large meals like Thanksgiving and Christmas. However, people suffering from food addiction overeat almost every day. This eating disorder is risky and detrimental to a person's physical, mental and social health. 

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Purging, or frequent, self-induced vomiting for weight loss, is a sign of a serious eating disorder. It is most often associated with bulimia but can also be a symptom of anorexia if it is accompanied by periods of intentional starving. Purging has serious, negative effects on the body. 

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Bulimia and anorexia nervosa are both serious mental health disorders related to eating. Bulimia is roughly defined as frequent, self-induced purging of food after eating and anorexia is associated with almost starvation-level diets. Bulimic and anorexic patients usually share a negative self-image and low self-esteem. However, these serious, and sometimes fatal, eating disorders must be treated differently, so it is essential to learn the similarities and differences between bulimia and anorexia. 

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Chances are, you know someone with an eating disorder. Eating disorders affect many people, especially girls and women in their teenage and young adult years. Sometimes they are well hidden, but sometimes the symptoms are not so subtle. There are three main types of eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. Although the symptoms of each disorder vary, in most cases they coexist with some sort of psychological issue such as low self-esteem or stress. If you know someone who is coping with an eating disorder, here are some ways that you can help them out. 

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It is estimated that nearly eight million Americans have an eating disorder, but what puts them at risk? The exact cause of eating disorders is unknown and may be contributed to a number of factors that come into play in a person’s life. However, there are many risk factors that you should be aware of.  

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In the past, we have talked a lot about eating disorders among women, primarily because women have historically been the ones who suffer from them the most. However, in recent years, more and more men are suffering from various forms of eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia.  

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When seeking treatment for eating disorders there are a variety of different options to choose from based on the severity of the disorder and the characteristics of the person suffering from it. Oftentimes treatment involves a combination of many different options. 

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Last time, we discussed celebrities Carrie Fisher, Herschel Walker, and Emma Thompson, who have battled disorders as varied as bipolar disorder, dissociative identity disorder and depression. Today we’ll discuss a few more famous people who have battled with mental health disorders. 

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