Eating disorders are not just about food and weight, but are symptomatic of more complex issues. Understanding the meaning and function of each client's eating behaviors is an important element of the recovery process.

These are just some of the symptoms and characteristics of Eating Disorders. If you are experiencing these symptoms please contact Balanza or a qualified professional for assistance.

Compulsive Overeating

Characteristics: Uncontrolled, Impulsive, or Continuous Eating.
Symptoms: Sporadic Fasting, Repetitive Dieting, Feelings of shame or Self Hatred.

Bulimia

Characteristics: A secretive cycle of Binge Eating followed by purging.
Symptoms: Episodes of bingeing and purging during binge. Feeling out of control. Frequent dieting.

Binge Eating

Characteristics: Frequent episodes of uncontrolled eating of large quantities of food.
Symptoms: Feeling out of control. Eating alone. Feelings of shame.

Anorexia

Characteristics: Starvation. Excessive weight loss.
Symptoms: Underweight. Fear of weight gain.