THE EATING DISORDER CENTER, LLC
 Kristi L Shohet, MS, LCPC, CEDS


"Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul.  Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal."

  --- Pamela Vaull Starr 
 

NEDA helpline - 

Call our toll-free, confidential Helpline, Monday-Thursday from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm and Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (EST): 2014 Holiday Closures


1-800-931-2237

Consequences

Psychosocial Consequences 


  • Social rejection and isolation   
  • Overwhelming sense of worthlessness   
  • Depression   
  • Poor self image   
  • Feeling out-of control   
  • Substance use/abuse   
  • Loss of interpersonal relationships   
  • Loss of family security and safety  
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder


Medical Complications 


  • Amenorrhea                                       
  • Anemia                            
  • Cancer of esophagus         
  • Constipation              
  • Diabetes                   
  • Diarrhea              
  • Dehydration              
  • Dental complications            
  • Digestion interference            
  • Downy hair (Lanugo)            
  • Dry skin                
  • Edema               
  • Electrolyte imbalance  
  • Heart Disease   
  • Hyperactivity     
  • Immune Deficiency    
  • Infertility  
  • Insomnia   
  • Kidney failure   
  • Osteoporosis   
  • Seizure   
  • Ulcer   
  • And DEATH