Three Myths about Eating Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified

 

1. Myth:  Most people with eating disorders either have Anorexia Nervosa or Bulimia Nervosa.
False. The majority of people with eating disorders are diagnosed with Eating Disorder, NOS (not otherwise specified) and not Anorexia Nervosa or Bulimia Nervosa.

2. Myth: Eating Disorder, NOS is not a serious eating disorder.
False.  Eating Disorder, NOS can be life threatening and cause just as much suffering to the individual and their family members as other types of eating disorders.

3. Myth: Treatment Options for Eating Disorder, NOS are not the same as for Anorexia or Bulimia Nervosa.
False.  Treatment options are about the same for Eating Disorder, NOS as they are for Anorexia or Bulimia Nervosa.  Treatment options include: outpatient, partial hospitalization, hospitalization and/or residential treatment.

Here are some resources for outpatient treatment options in the Austin Area: http://www.aead.com/.
Resources for residential treatment: http://www.edreferral.com/

To learn more about Eating Disorder, NOS please go to: http://www.something-fishy.org/whatarethey/ednos.php.

If you or someone you know has an eating disorder talk with your doctor or an eating disorder professional to get help.