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Eating Disorders
What are Eating Disorders?
Eating disorders are serious psychiatric illnesses characterized by persistent restrictive, compulsive, or compensatory behaviors that compromise physical health and quality of life. According to the DSM-5-TR and ICD-11, the following stand out:
- Anorexia Nervosa: Restriction of food intake leading to significantly low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and distorted body image.
- Bulimia Nervosa: Recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors (self-induced vomiting, laxatives, prolonged fasting, or excessive exercise).
- Perturbação de Compulsão Alimentar: Ingestão compulsiva frequente sem comportamentos compensatórios, acompanhada de culpa e vergonha.
Estas condições podem alternar ou coexistir ao longo do tempo, exigindo diagnóstico diferencial cuidadoso.
Causes and Risk Factors of Eating Disorders
- Genetics and biology – estimated heritability between 40 % and 60 %; alterations in reward circuits and drive regulation.
- Sociocultural pressure – Idealization of thinness, social media, pressure in sports focused on aesthetics.
- Personality traits Perfectionism, need for control, intolerance of uncertainty.
- History of trauma or abuse – sexual abuse or bullying related to weight and appearance.
- Family environment – frequent criticism of the body, rigid dietary practices, or overprotection.
- Restrictive diets – “Diet cycling” and prolonged fasting can trigger binge eating and loss of control.
Most Common Symptoms of Eating Disorders
- Physiological: Rapid weight loss or fluctuation, dizziness, amenorrhea or menstrual irregularities, gastrointestinal problems, hair thinning, and brittle nails.
- Behavioral: Obsessively counting calories, avoiding social meals, frequent trips to the bathroom after eating, intense exercise despite exhaustion, hiding or hoarding food.
- Cognitive and emotional: Constant preoccupation with weight, body shame, rigid perfectionism, low self-esteem, mood swings, guilt after eating.
Identifying these signs early increases the likelihood of a full recovery.
Health and Daily Life Consequences of Eating Disorders
- Medical complications: osteopenia, arrhythmias, electrolyte imbalances, infertility, immune system suppression.
- Functional impact: absenteeism from school or work, social isolation, decline in academic performance.
- Risk of suicide: high in Anorexia (highest mortality rate among psychiatric disorders).
- Family burden: constant worry, tensions at the table, medical expenses.
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- Physical health: Increased risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, adverse effect of some mood stabilizers on weight and thyroid function.
- Job function: Absenteeism during depressive phases, impulsive behaviors during mania that compromise career.
- Relations: Family conflicts, loss of trust due to risky behaviors.
- Psychological well-being: Anxiety, suicidal ideation, internalized stigma.
- Economic costs: Uncontrolled spending mania, medical expenses, potential unemployment.
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Therapies with proven effectiveness
Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (EBT)
Flexible protocols of 20 to 40 sessions, applicable to all subtypes of eating disorders. Focuses on normalizing eating through structured food diaries, cognitive restructuring of beliefs about weight, body shape and control, and graduated food exposure to reduce the fear of "forbidden foods". Studies indicate total or partial remission rates exceeding 60% in adults.
Evidence-Based Family Therapy (Maudsley)
First line of treatment for adolescents with anorexia; involves parents in managing meals and weight recovery.
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT-ED)
Address the shame and emotional trauma that underlie dysfunctional eating behaviors.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Most achieve sustained remission with intensive treatment and ongoing support.
Only when there is an acute medical risk (BMI < 15, severe imbalances, suicidal behavior). Online treatment follows outpatient protocols; the decision to inpatient is clinical.
Binge eating is characterized by the rapid ingestion of large quantities of food, accompanied by loss of control and significant guilt. Clinical assessment differentiates and guides intervention.
Yes, for those under 18. For adults, family involvement is advised when the client allows it, strengthening support and understanding.
The psychologist will listen to your story, understand your goals, and explain how the treatment will proceed. This is a time to build trust and define the therapeutic plan.
Bibliographic References
- American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed., revised text). Washington, DC: APA; 2022.
- Fairburn CG. Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Eating Disorders. New York: Guilford Press; 2008.
- Treasure J, Stein D, Maguire S. Eating Disorders. The Lancet. 2015;385(9978):899-911.
- Hilbert A, Hoek HW, Schmidt R. Evidence-based clinical guidelines for eating disorders: A systematic review. Nutr Rev. 2017;75(12):1001-1013.
- Linardon J, Wade TD. Efficacy of online-delivered cognitive-behavioural therapy for the treatment of eating disorder symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Obes Rev. 2021;22(6):e13109.
- Agras WS, Lock J. Family-Based Treatment of Eating Disorders. New York: Routledge; 2018.
- Chen EY, Le Grange D. Dialectical behavior therapy for binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa. Psychiatr Clin North Am. 2019;42(2):223-233.
- Wonderlich S, Peterson CB, Mitchell JE, et al. Integrative cognitive-affective therapy for bulimia nervosa. Int J Eat Disord. 2015;48(5):511-523.
- Brownley KA, Berkman ND, Peat CM, et al. Binge-Eating Disorder in Adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Intern Med 2016;165(6):409-420.
- Schmidt U, Brown A, McClelland J, Glennon D. Will online treatment work for me? Predictors, moderators and tailored interventions in Internet-based cognitive-behavioural therapy for eating disorders. Eur Eat Disord Rev. 2023;31(1):3-15.
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