Eating Disorders

Eating disorders can affect women and men from all socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds. It is estimated that over 30 million Americans have an eating disorder.

Having too many of the following symptoms may signal an eating disorder:

Eating in secret

Constant low calorie or crash dieting

Following strict rules or rituals about eating

Rigid or excessive exercising

Hiding weight loos by layering clothes

Refusing to talk about food/weight

Irrational fear or being fat regardless of weight

Intentional vomiting after meals

Using weight as a measure of self-worth

Using food to hide feelings of anger, loneliness or rejection

Using food to gain a sense of control over your life

Depending on laxatives, diuretics or enemas

Perceiving foods as "good" or "bad"

Servere self-criticism

The Center for Counseling, Coaching and Consulting, Student Center Room 146, offers individual assessment, support and counseling and referral to local medical and psychological services. Call 757.594.7047 or come by the office to make an appointment.