What is it?
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that involve persistent disturbances in eating behaviours, body image, and emotional control. They can affect physical health, emotional well-being, and social life. Common types include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder.
What causes it?
Eating disorders typically stem from a complex mix of psychological, social, and biological factors:
- Body image dissatisfaction and pressure to conform to societal ideals
- Perfectionistic or rigid thinking patterns
- Trauma, bullying, or a history of emotional neglect
- Family history of eating disorders or mental illness
- Low self-esteem, anxiety, or depression
What are the possible symptoms?
Each disorder presents differently, but common signs may include:
- Obsessive focus on food, weight, or body shape
- Restricting food intake or skipping meals
- Episodes of overeating followed by guilt or purging behaviours
- Intense fear of gaining weight despite being underweight
- Physical signs like fatigue, hair loss, dizziness, or menstrual irregularities
What do we do?
Eating disorders are managed by Dr. Prabhojit with clinical precision, empathy, and a multi-disciplinary approach.
Treatment includes:
Comprehensive Assessment
psychological and nutritional
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Therapy
to develop emotional regulation, self-awareness, and expression
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
to change unhealthy eating behaviours
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Coordination
with nutritionists and medical professionals for physical recovery
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Family Involvement
(when appropriate) and ongoing support for relapse prevention
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