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What Is OSFED?
What Is OSFED?

You have likely heard of anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), and even binge eating disorder (BED). But have you ever heard of Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder or OSFED? Chances are, this name comes with more questions than answers. However, about 30% of people who seek treatment for an eating disorder are diagnosed with OSFED. Learning about this pervasive disorder is essential to spot the signs, reach out for help, or voice your concern to someone you think might be struggling.

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Eating Disorders, OSFEDAmanda Nussbaumeating disorder, recovery, eating disorder recovery, coping skills, OSFED, what is osfed, Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder, what are signs of osfed, osfed recovery
Discovering Lesser-Known Eating Disorders: Bringing Awareness to Uncommon Feeding and Eating Conditions
Discovering Lesser-Known Eating Disorders: Bringing Awareness to Uncommon Feeding and Eating Conditions

While anorexia and bulimia nervosa are the most recognized eating disorders, several lesser-known eating disorders also significantly impact those suffering. There are eight different diagnoses within the Feeding and Eating Disorders chapter of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5th edition- text revision (DSM-5-TR), a comprehensive manual covering all psychiatric and related diagnoses in the healthcare field.

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Eating DisordersAmanda Nussbaumeating disorder, body image, spring, Lesser-known eating disorders, OSFED, Unspecified Feeding, Rumination, Rumination Disorder, Pica, PICA, what is PICA, What is Rumination Disorder, types of eating disorders
Common Myths and Stereotypes of Eating Disorders
Common Myths and Stereotypes of Eating Disorders

Uncover the truth behind common myths about eating disorders. Learn why they're not a choice, who they affect, and how to seek help for recovery.

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Disordered Eating, Recovery, Eating DisordersAmanda Nussbaumeating disorder recovery, binge eating, Binge Eating Disorder, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, Bulimia Nervosa, OSFED, Orthorexia, anorexia nervosa, eating disorder myths, eating disorder treatment, insurance, ed facts, mental health
Overview of Less Well-Known Eating Disorders
Overview of Less Well-Known Eating Disorders

Many of us are familiar with and recognize anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder as the most common eating disorders. In addition to these well-known mental health disorders, there are a plethora of less-recognized eating disorders that affect the mental and physical health of millions of individuals. The lack of recognition amongst these lesser-known eating disorders does not make them any less serious or life-threatening.

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Eating DisordersMegan MadsenOrthorexia, ARFID, OSFED