What Are the Top 3 Most Common Major Eating Disorders?

Published January 28, 2013

Question by Nic: What are the top 3 most common major eating disorders?
And what is the differences between them?

I think Anorexia and Bulemia are two?

Best answer:

Answer by tonilynne
Anorexia Nervosa- Starving yourself
Bulimia Nervosa- Throwing up after eating
Binge/Purge- Combination of anorexia & bulimia, you starve yourself, then binge on a whole bunch of food all at once, then throw all of it up.

The last is Compulsive Overeating- Eating too much all the time.

Here is a great website with information on all three (under “facts & statistics” and “definitions & profiles”)
http://www.myeatingdisorder.com

Good luck, hope this helps!!
Toni Lynne 🙂

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What is Binge Eating Disorder? – Dr. Stephen Touyz Eating Disorders Sydney Australia FAQ – www.stephentouyz.com.au In this video, Dr. Stephen Touyz answers one of the most frequently asked questions on the subject of eating disorders, “What is Binge Eating Disorder?” Dr. Stephen Touyz is a clinical psychologist with a special interest in the treatment of eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder in Sydney, NSW, Australia. He is a widely published author on the subject and recently received a leadership award in his field by the American Academy for Eating Disorders (AED). He maintains a private practice in Sydney where he can be reached by appointment Dr. Stephen Touyz Suite 1901, Tower 1 520 Oxford Street Bondi Junction, NSW 2022 Australia (02) 8021 2496 www.totalhealthcare.net.au

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