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Anorexia Counseling in Lancaster, Millersville, and surrounding communities or online anywhere in Pennsylvania!
Anorexia nervosa is a serious mental health condition characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image. Individuals with anorexia often engage in extreme behaviors to control their weight, leading to severe physical and emotional consequences. Recognizing the signs and symptoms is crucial for early intervention and treatment.
Are you constantly preoccupied with the number of calories consumed in each meal? Are you afraid of gaining weight, even if you are underweight? Do you often see yourself as overweight, despite evidence to the contrary? Have you drastically reduced your food intake or eliminated entire food groups? Is physical activity driven primarily by a desire to lose weight or avoid gaining it? Have you experienced significant weight loss within a short period? Do you struggle with feeling constantly cold, fatigued, or dizzy? Have you started avoiding social gatherings that involve food? Is your fear of eating in public affecting your relationships and social life? Have you become increasingly irritable, anxious, or depressed?
If you or someone you know resonates with some or all of these questions, it's crucial to take the next steps towards seeking professional help. Anorexia nervosa is a serious condition that requires a comprehensive approach involving medical, nutritional, and psychological support. Give me a call to see if my caring, compassionate anorexia counseling in Pennsylvania is right for you!
Remember, recovery is possible, and you don't have to face this challenge alone. Seeking help is a sign of strength, and with the right support, individuals can overcome anorexia nervosa and regain control of their physical and mental well-being.
Bulimia counseling in Lancaster, Millersville, and surrounding communities or online anywhere in Pennsylvania
Bulimia nervosa is a serious eating disorder characterized by a cycle of binge eating followed by behaviors to prevent weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, or the misuse of laxatives. Recognizing the signs and symptoms is crucial for early intervention and seeking professional help.
Do you consume large amounts of food in a short period, often in secret, accompanied by a sense of loss of control during eating? Do you you feel guilty or shameful afterwards? Do you attempt to counteract the caloric intake through behaviors such as self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, or the misuse of laxatives? Have you noticed fluctuations in your weight, experienced swollen glands, or irregular periods? Are you dissatisfied with your body? Do you find yourself preoccupied with perceived flaws? Are you feeling more isolated or withdrawing more?
If you think this may be you, reaching out for help is a crucial step. Bulimia nervosa is a serious mental health condition, but with compassionate, caring bulimia counseling in Pennsylvania, recovery is possible!
Binge Eating Disorder (BED) in Lancaster, Millersville, and surrounding communities or online anywhere in Pennsylvania
Binge eating disorder (BED) is a severe, life-threatening, and treatable eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food (often very quickly and to the point of discomfort); a feeling of a loss of control during the binge; experiencing shame, distress or guilt afterwards; and not regularly using unhealthy compensatory measures (e.g., purging) to counter the binge eating. It is the most common eating disorder in the United States.
Have you noticed that you have turned to food as a way to cope with stress, anxiety, sadness, or other emotions, using it as a temporary escape from reality? Have you tried various diets or engaged in restrictive eating in an attempt to regain control over your eating habits, only to find yourself trapped in a cycle of bingeing? Are you feeling distressed, anxious, or preoccupied with thoughts about food, body weight, or shape, affecting your daily life and overall well-being?
If you resonate with the description and answered yes to the questions, you may be struggling with BED. Many don't even realize it's a disorder and that it is treatable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is the one of the best treatments for BED. Reach out to Kelly Dennis to find out more about Binge Eating Disorder counseling in Pennsylvania!
Disordered Eating and Negative Body Image counseling in Lancaster, Millersville, and surrounding communities or online anywhere in Pennsylvania
Did you read the descriptions of the various eating disorders and think, "Well I have some of that, but not quite to that extreme, but something's still not right."? You may not meet the criteria for a diagnosable eating disorder, but you may struggle with your relationship with food and your body. Contact Kelly for a free 15 minute phone consultation to find out if counseling for subclinical eating issues may be of help to you. Kelly's compassionate, caring approach can help you heal your relationship with food and your body. Contact her today! (717)951-0266.
