Overview
Eating disorders involve a persistent disturbance in eating behavior and related thoughts and emotions, causing physical and psychological harm — including anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder.
Common Signs & Symptoms
- Preoccupation with food, weight, or body shape
- Eating much less, or much more, than the body needs
- Rituals around eating, or strict food rules
- Eating in secret, or episodes of binge eating followed by guilt
- Compensatory behaviors (excessive exercise, purging, laxative use)
- Physical signs: significant weight change, fatigue, or menstrual changes
When to Seek Help
Eating disorders carry serious physical risks — early, coordinated care with medical and psychiatric input meaningfully improves outcomes.
Our Approach at Shams
We coordinate psychiatric care, psychotherapy (CBT-based approaches), and, working with our clinical nutrition team, structured nutritional rehabilitation.
This page provides general information and is not a substitute for professional diagnosis. If you're concerned about yourself or someone you know, please reach out to schedule an assessment.
