What are Eating Disorders?
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that involve unhealthy relationships with food, body image, and eating behaviors. They can affect people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds — and are not just about food, but also about emotional and psychological struggles.
At Ascend Psychiatry, we provide compassionate, evidence-based care through medical evaluations and medication management for individuals living with eating disorders. While we do not provide therapy, we are an important part of the care team, offering support and clinical oversight to help stabilize mood, manage symptoms, and begin the journey toward recovery.
What are the Symptoms of Eating Disorders?
Eating disorders can present in many different ways. Common symptoms include extreme concern with body weight or shape, restrictive eating, binge eating, purging behaviors (like vomiting or excessive exercise), or feeling a loss of control around food. Physical symptoms may include rapid weight changes, fatigue, digestive issues, or menstrual irregularities.
It's important to know that eating disorders are not a choice — they are complex medical and psychological conditions that can be life-threatening if left untreated. Early intervention improves outcomes, and medical evaluation is a critical step in ensuring safety and recovery.
Get Help with Eating Disorders
Recovery is possible. Ascend Psychiatry offers medical evaluations and medication management to support individuals with eating disorders. Whether you're experiencing symptoms of anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, or other disordered eating patterns, we're here to help you take the next step in healing.
📞 In crisis or need immediate help? Contact the National Eating Disorders Association Helpline at 1-800-931-2237 or the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) — both are confidential and available 24/7.
📅 Ready to start your journey toward recovery? Contact us today to schedule a medical evaluation and learn how we can help support your treatment plan.