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Eating disorders rarely exist in isolation. For many individuals, disordered eating behaviors are closely connected to other mental health conditions—sometimes developing alongside them, sometimes as a way to cope with emotional pain. These are known as co-occurring disorders  or dual diagnoses , and understanding them is a crucial part of effective, lasting recovery. At Cielomar Recovery, we recognize that healing requires treating the whole person—not just the eating disord

OSFED stands for Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder. It includes eating disorder behaviors that cause significant distress but don’t fit neatly into another diagnosis. OSFED is just as serious as other eating disorders and deserves the same level of care and attention. Common Signs and Symptoms OSFED can include a wide range of experiences, such as: Restrictive eating without meeting criteria for anorexia Binge eating or purging behaviors that occur less frequently On

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, or ARFID, involves avoiding or restricting food, but not because of body image or weight concerns. Instead, ARFID is often related to sensory sensitivities, fear of choking or vomiting, or a lack of interest in eating. Common Signs and Symptoms ARFID may look like: Extremely limited food choices Strong aversions to certain textures, smells, or tastes Fear of choking, vomiting, or getting sick from food Difficulty eating enough to mee

Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is characterized by repeated episodes of eating large amounts of food, often very quickly and to the point of discomfort. Unlike bulimia, binge eating is not followed by purging behaviors. Many people with BED feel distressed, ashamed, or out of control during these episodes. Common Signs and Symptoms Binge Eating Disorder may involve: Frequent episodes of eating large quantities of food Eating faster than usual or eating when not physically hungry

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder marked by cycles of overeating followed by behaviors meant to “undo” the eating. These behaviors can include vomiting, using laxatives, fasting, or excessive exercise. Many people with bulimia feel stuck in this cycle and experience a lot of shame or secrecy around their eating. Common Signs and Symptoms Bulimia nervosa may include: Episodes of binge eating (eating large amounts of food in a short time) Feeling a loss of control during bi

Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder that affects both physical and mental health. People with anorexia often have an intense fear of gaining weight and may see their body very differently than others do. This can lead to unhealthy eating habits and behaviors that are difficult to change without support. Common Signs and Symptoms Anorexia can look different from person to person, but some common signs include: Eating very little or avoiding meals altogether Medically