Eating Disorders and College Students
Eating disorders are an issue many people face, they affect all people regardless of race, gender, or sexuality and can lead to life threatening medical issues and in some cases suicide. Types of Eating Disorders According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) there are three common eating disorders, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. Anorexia is where a person will barely eat while bulimia is binge eating or over-eating and then throwing up, taking laxatives, or excessive exercising. Lastly, binge eating disorder is where a person isn’t able to stop themselves from over-eating. Symptoms: According to the NIMH the symptoms of anorexia nervosa are barely eating, being very thin, and having a fear of gaining weight. Over time anorexia can lead to Osteoporosis, organ failure, constipation, dry skin, damage to the heart, brain damage, hair breakage, brittle nails, anemia, and more. Symptoms of bulimia include tooth decay, chronic sore...