General
Binge eating disorder
What does the body break down without proper nutrition?
It's own muscle
Name 2 mental health disorders that frequently co-occur with eating disorders.
Depression, anxiety, bipolar, etc.
Is full recovery possible?
YES
Overexercise is a form of purging. True or false?
True
Stomach/gastrointestinal issues are a common complaint in those with EDs due to inadequate nutrition. Name one reason why.
1) Intestines don't have enough to eliminate
2) Intestinal muscles weaken
3) Decreased ability to digest nutrients
4) Laxatives can damage nerve endings in GI system
Name 2 stigmas of eating disorders.
No wrong answer :)
Name a skill you have learned in your recovery journey that has helped you!
No wrong answer :)
What is the body's preferred energy source?
Carbohydrates
What % of those diagnosed with eating disorders are classified as "medically underweight"?
Only 6%!
How much of your energy input is used by your brain?
1/5!
Name something that motivates you to reach full recovery?
No wrong answer :)
What is orthorexia?
An eating disorder classified as an unhealthy obsession with healthy eating
Why is potassium important?
Name 3 neurological symptoms/complications associated with eating disorders.
Food obsession
Lack of concentration
Numbness
Sleep difficulties
Seizures
Fainting/dizziness
Name a part of your relapse prevention plan and how you can strengthen it (can be vague).
No wrong answer :)
What is the name of the eating disorder that demonstrates an eating or feeding disturbance that leads to persistent failure to meet energy needs and is not associated with body image/weight (e.g., apparent lack of interest in eating or food; avoidance based on the sensory characteristics of food; concern about aversive consequences of eating)?
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
Which medical side effect of eating disorders is irreversible?
Osteoporosis/osteopenia (weakened/loss of bones)
How have you changed you use of social media since beginning your recovery journey?
No wrong answer :)
Ideas:
Follow people with similar body shape to you
Follow Anti-Diet dietitians
Create a separate recovery profile to follow motivating people!
and more!
I am happy to provide more tips if you would like :)
What is the hardest part about recovery for you and how have you tried to cope with it?
No wrong answer :)