Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are serious mental conditions that affect a person's relationship with food and their own body. The most common disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder.
Anorexia nervosa is characterized by: - Excessive thinness - Fear of gaining weight - Distorted perception of one's own body
Bulimia nervosa is characterized by: - Binge eating episodes - Compensatory behaviors (vomiting, laxatives) - Self-evaluation based on body weight
Neurobiological research shows that eating disorders are associated with dysregulation of the central nervous system and neurotransmitters such as serotonin.
Neurofeedback can help as a complement to traditional therapy: - Regulating brain activity associated with anxiety - Improving body awareness - Reducing food cravings
It's important to note that neurofeedback is used as a complementary method alongside standard therapy, not as a replacement.