"I've always been insecure about my body, but at McLean I've learned how to overcome my disorder. Being here turned out to be the best thing."
Conditions
Anorexia
Anorexia Nervosa is a serious and potentially life-threatening illness that is characterized by self-starvation, excessive weight loss, body image distortion and an obsessive fear of gaining weight.
Bulimia
Bulimia Nervosa is a serious, potentially life-threatening illness that is characterized by cycles of binge eating and weight-loss behaviors such as vomiting, misuse of laxatives or diuretics, excessive exercise and strict dieting.
Binge-Eating
Binge-Eating Disorder is a serious illness that is characterized by recurring episodes of compulsive overeating. They don’t enjoy eating to excess; rather, they feel guilty and ashamed afterwards.
Patricia Tarbox,
LICSW
Esther Dechant,
MD
