Can you be overweight and have atypical anorexia?

Can you be overweight and have atypical anorexia?

It’s called atypical anorexia nervosa. The patient, usually a young woman, has all the symptoms of anorexia except that she’s not underweight. The atypical anorexia patient is usually someone who has historically been overweight.

Can someone who is morbidly obese have anorexia?

People with higher weight may experience a range of eating disorders including but not limited to other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED; which includes ‘atypical anorexia nervosa’), bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. Eating disorders are common and increasing in prevalence.

What is the BMI cutoff for anorexia?

According to the DSM-5, a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa (AN) or “anorexia BMI” requires that someone have a BMI of less than 18.5.

What is Bigorexia disorder?

Bigorexia is a mental health disorder that primarily affects teen boys and young men. It is associated with anxiety and depression, substance abuse (specifically the use of anabolic steroids), eating disorders, and problems with school, work, and relationships.