Others:

Binge Eating Disorder

This disorder (syndrome) is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating not associated with any form of purging.  In other words, during a discrete period of time, the individual consumes quantities of food that is superior to what the majority of people would consume in a similar time period and under similar circumstances.  The subjective sense of loss of control is present, however there is an absence of any type of purging following a binge.

Night Eating Syndrome:

This disorder is characterized by recurrent binge episodes that take place at night. An absence or a very small amount of food is consumed during breakfast.  At least 25% of the daily energy needs are consumed after supper.  This creates insomnia at least three nights per week.

Compulsive Exercising

Compulsive exercise is exercising to the extreme.  It is characterized by an individual’s tendency to exercise more frequently and more intensely than is required for good health or competitive excellence. 

These individuals become obsessed with physical activity and define their self worth in terms of their physical performance.  Moreover, these individuals can even exercise when they are sick or hurt.  Most people who exercise compulsively are also fanatical about weight and dieting. 

Orthorexia:

Orthorexia is a condition where eating healthy food becomes an obsession.  This condition can bring those who suffer from it to engage in endless counting and thus to cease eating intuitively.  Healthy eating thus becomes an obsession.  The search for organic foods is done in an excessive fashion.  Individuals do not allow themselves any flexibility when it comes to the types of foods they can eat, causing heightened levels of anxiety. 

Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified:

This is a category referring to eating disorders that do not meet the diagnostical criteria for a specific eating disorder. For example, a female who meets all other criteria for anorexia but continues to have regular menstrual periods or an individual who severely restricts their food intake but is not yet underweight by the DSM-IV standards.  Nonetheless, the symptoms of this type of eating disorder are just as important as the symptoms of those suffering from a specific eating disorder, and afflicted individuals are in need of help and support. 

Comorbidities: 

In some cases, individuals suffering from eating disorders are also affected by other  co-morbid conditions, such as mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders (panic disorder, phobias, and post-traumatic stress disorder), obsessive compulsive disorder, substance abuse, personality disorders and sleep disorders.  If the BACA clinic determines that the eating disorder is secondary due to the presence of other comorbid conditions, and that the latter would be better treated by other professionals, a referal is preferable and will be recommended.