E.D.N.O.S

There are many other sub-categories of eating disorders which come under the heading of EDNOS (Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified). EDNOS is thought to account for up to 50% of eating disorder diagnoses.

People with eating disorders not otherwise specified would fall into this category due to the fact that they do not show specifically the characteristics of the other eating disorders, but still have an unhealthy relationship with food. They could show at times signs of the other disorders, for example, starving, bingeing, and purging. They would also have habit-forming behaviours with food, such as eating irregularly, maybe only at night time, find it difficult to eat in the company of others, for example, in restaurants and so on.

Eating disorders are very treatable with the help of Counselling & Psychotherapy. However, medical intervention may be required for serious illnesses, such as Anorexia.