Challenging Misconceptions and Understanding Eating Disorders

Dr. G discusses debunking the misconception that individuals with eating disorders are always visibly emaciated, highlighting the importance of providing proper care and understanding to all individuals with eating disorders. The chapter explores the complexity of admitting patients to an acute center for eating disorders, the dichotomy between appearing 'sick enough' for treatment, and the significance of nourishing the body properly to achieve health. It also delves into the signs of malnourishment, the 'cave person brain' response to malnutrition, and how eating disorders can lead to severe organ failure despite normal lab results.