A member asked:

I used to be anorexic. i have overcome the actions but still have the same thoughts. do i still have an eating disorder?

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Dr. Juan Richiusa answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: You should seek counseling and continue with your support group.

Answered 8/7/2012

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Dr. Theresa-Ann Clark answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

It's in remission.: Eating disorders are a brain disorder like depression/alcoholism. These can be chronic, lifelong conditions like diabetes. By changing behavior/thought patterns they can be managed but remission requires vigilance. Support groups, cognitive behavioral therapy(cbt) or dialectical behavioral therapy(dbt) can help self-control. Ongoing success is most likely when therapy is combined with medication.

Answered 8/27/2013

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes, for sure: I agree with my colleagues. Congratulations on overcoming the actions, though! still, your continued thought patterns point to an ongoing disturbance inside you, deeper than outward manifestations. In a way it's like a well-worn groove in your brain, or in its synapses. It will take ongoing new connections in those, before the old ones become less insistent. I hope you'll continue treatment.

Answered 12/9/2013

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