10 Different Eating Disorders, How to Spot Them and Why They're So Dangerous

Binge Eating

On the opposite side of the spectrum from anorexia, binge eating is an eating disorder that leads to extreme weight gain. Binge eating can be eating too much, too often or too much at once. Like all the other eating disorders, binge eating is connected to depression and anxiety. Some people may use food to deal with anxieties, or as a symptom of depression. Signs of binge eating include eating when full or not hungry and separating one's self from others shamefully in order to eat. Obesity increases the risk of heart failure, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, stroke and so much more.

Anorexia Athletica

Connected to anorexia and bulimia, anorexia athletica is characterized by too much exercise causing strain on the body without the proper food and diet to support it. Signs may include going to the gym too much and not eating enough, or eating and then exercising in excess. Sports injuries in those with anorexia athletica can be much more extreme because the body isn’t able to properly heal. Anorexia and anorexia athletica share many of the same symptoms; although anorexia athletica can have more immediate injuries like bone breaks or muscle tears.