binge eating disorder
Signs & Symptoms
- Appears uncomfortable eating around others
- Fear of eating in public or with others
- Steals or hoards food in strange places
- Creates lifestyle schedules or rituals to make time for binge sessions
- Withdraws from usual friends and activities
- Frequently diets
- Shows extreme concern with body weight and shape
- Frequent checking in the mirror for perceived flaws in appearance
- Developing food rituals
- Eating alone out of embarrassment at the quantity of food being eaten
- Feelings of disgust, depression, or guilt after overeating
- Stomach cramps, other non-specific gastrointestinal complaints (constipation, acid reflux, etc.)
- Difficulties concentrating
Treatment
Two approaches that show efficacy in treating binge eating disorder are Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-E) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Binge Eating (DBT-ED). CBT-E focuses on establishing
Mood Disorders
Signs & Symptoms
People experiencing depressive mood states may notice:
- Changes in one’s energy levels, appetite, emotions, or sleep
- Feelings of indifference, worthlessness, or irritability
- Having trouble concentrating
- Thoughts of death or suicide Loss of pleasure in things they used to enjoy
People experiencing manic mood states may notice:
- An increase in energy and confidence; feeling grandiose or important in some way
- A decreased need for sleep without feeling more tired
- Racing thoughts, ideas, or speech
- Feelings of irritability or feeling aggressive
- Impulsivity or reckless tendencies
Treatment
Cognitive Behavior Therapy and third-wave cognitive-behavioral therapies have shown a great deal of efficacy in treating mood disorders. For some, it can also be beneficial to introduce an anti-depressant medication to supplement your therapeutic work.