Tag: psychology of food

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), a complex eating disorder characterized by a significant disturbance in eating patterns, is increasingly recognized by clinicians and researchers. While previously often misdiagnosed or overlooked, a growing body of evidence highlights its distinct nature, particularly focusing on its three primary subtypes, fluctuating prevalence rates, and the development of targeted, evidence-based…

Concerns about appearance are a near-universal human experience, often amplified in today’s image-saturated world. However, when these concerns become persistent, intensely distressing, and significantly impair daily life, they can signal a deeper psychological struggle. For many, this struggle manifests as either an eating disorder (ED), body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), or a complex interplay of both.…

The relentless ticking of a clock was more than just a measure of passing moments; it was a cruel orchestrator of a destructive routine. For nineteen years, bulimia nervosa exerted an absolute dominion, dictating daily schedules, consuming thoughts, and warping emotions. This insidious disorder, often paradoxically perceived as a familiar and even comforting companion, was…

Professional squash player Amanda Sobhy, a titan in the sport and the most accomplished American squash player in history, has bravely stepped forward to share her deeply personal and arduous journey of overcoming an eating disorder. Her candid account, originally published on the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) website, offers a powerful testament to the…

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), a complex eating disorder characterized by a persistent failure to meet appropriate nutritional and/or energy needs, is increasingly recognized by clinicians and researchers. While once often misdiagnosed or overlooked, a growing body of work is shedding light on its distinct subtypes, prevalence rates, and the development of effective, evidence-based therapeutic…