Definition of ARFID Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (commonly known as ARFID) is an eating disorder characterized by an individual’s avoidance and/restriction of many foods leading to the intake of a limited variety and volume of food. It was recently added to the DSM-5 to replace and expand upon the previous diagnosis of feeding disorder in […]

What Is Bulimia Nervosa? Before we begin, let’s define what exactly is Bulimia Nervosa?  Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by episodes of compulsive eating that are followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting, excessive exercise, fasting, and/or abuse of laxatives or diuretics.   It can lead to detrimental impacts on physical, mental, and emotional […]