Are you or someone you love struggling with an eating disorder? Do you find yourself caught in a cycle of distorted body image, intense emotions around food, and behaviors that feel beyond your control? You’re not alone. Eating disorders are complex and deeply personal mental health conditions that affect every aspect of a person’s life—physically, emotionally, and psychologically. At NeurAlive, we understand that eating disorders are about much more than food; they are often rooted in a mix of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors, making each individual’s experience unique.

Eating disorders can manifest in various forms, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and other specified feeding and eating disorders (OSFED). They are characterized by disrupted eating behaviours, distorted body image, and intense emotional struggles related to food, weight, and self-worth.

For many individuals, eating disorders serve as coping mechanisms for underlying emotional pain, trauma, low self-esteem, or unresolved psychological issues. They can become entrenched patterns that impact every aspect of a person’s life, from relationships and social interactions to physical health and daily functioning.