Your Journey to Healthier Eating
at Evolving Minds Counselling

What is Disordered Eating?

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Disordered eating is more than just an occasional diet or skipped meal. It involves behaviours like compulsive eating, skipping meals, using laxatives or diuretics, taking supplements such as steroids or creatine, restricting certain food groups, binge eating, and even vomiting.

 

These actions can resemble the symptoms of recognised eating disorders like binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and anorexia nervosa. Often, disordered eating becomes a coping mechanism for managing difficult emotions and stress.

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The Impact of Diet Culture

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Dieting is the most common and socially accepted form of disordered eating, largely because our society often glorifies thinness. At Evolving Minds Counselling, we understand the damaging impact of diet culture, which can create feelings of worthlessness and shame, especially when you are unable to meet these often unrealistic ideals.

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Research shows most people who diet eventually regain the weight they lost setting you up for failure and disappointment.   This is because diets are often one-size-fits-all solutions that don't take into account individual needs, preferences, and lifestyles.

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Risks of Disordered Eating

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​Disordered eating can lead to several health issues, including:

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• Osteoporosis

• Fatigue and difficulty concentrating

• Headaches

• Insomnia

• Muscle cramps

• Weight gain

• Diabetes

• Increased risk of developing an eating disorder

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Our Approach

 

At Evolving Minds Counselling, we take a compassionate, evidence-based approach to tackling disordered eating. Our team collaborates closely with GPs, psychiatrists, and dieticians to create a personalised care plan that addresses both the emotional and physical aspects of disordered eating.

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Get Help

 

If you or someone you know is struggling with disordered eating, we're here to help. Call us on (02) 8519 4197 or fill out our client enquiry form by clicking on the button below.