Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast Sick Enough: Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani On Eating Disorders
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Nov 3, 2023 
Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani discusses debunking myths about eating disorders, challenging misconceptions, determining the need for higher levels of care, and the impact of orthorexia. The podcast also explores practices in the entertainment industry, medication misuse, and exercise in weight-inclusive clinics.
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Eating Disorder Stereotypes
- The stereotypical image of an eating disorder patient is a young, white, wealthy, underweight woman.
- In reality, most individuals with eating disorders have "normal" or larger body weights.
Sick Enough Mentality
- The "sick enough" concept reflects the shame associated with eating disorders, where patients feel they haven't suffered enough to deserve help.
- Dr. Gaudiani's book aims to challenge this notion, emphasizing that any eating disorder warrants treatment.
Assessing Eating Disorders
- Assess eating disorder involvement by asking open-ended questions about the patient's relationship with food, including their eating habits and emotional responses to eating.
- Look for signs of malnutrition like coldness, constipation, fatigue, sleep issues, and hormonal imbalances.