“Orthorexia nervosa is a label designated to those who are concerned about eating healthy. Characterized by disordered eating fueled by a desire for “clean” or “healthy” foods, those diagnosed with the condition are overly pre-occupied with the nutritional makeup of what they eat”.
Overly pre-occupied?!?!?! What ever happened to "you are what you eat"?
"psychiatry has green lighted a public relations push to spread awareness about their new buzzword “orthorexia nervosa,” defined as “a pathological obsession for biologically pure and healthy nutrition.”
"I'm not crazy, my mother had me tested." (Big Bang Theory)
Posted by lpkayak (Member # 5230) on :
Some of my kids would agree with that but i think the real issue is big pharma wants to keep us sick so it can get rich treating our sx forever...without curing us
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
I saw that. It's stupid. I think the junk food industry is behind this "article."
Posted by momindeep (Member # 7618) on :
I know...I get flack from people because I voluntarily went gluten-free and GMO free...I am considered a little off...some people just consider it a fad.
Posted by lpkayak (Member # 5230) on :
I find when i eat some fruits that are gmo they come out the same way they go in..seems they dont digest...when i eat same fruit non gmo it doesnt happen
Anyone notice that. I hope i can start doing my own gricery shopping soon cuz when ppl shop for me its too much for me to ask that
Posted by LisaK (Member # 41384) on :
I know many people who think this way- that all those that focus on ANYTHING is in a psycho world of obsession. ugh.
some people are just more sensative than others. and I don't mean the sense of touch... I am talking about more developed sensativity to what is right and good. many people don't have what it takes to be into anything at a high level. they are just happy with grunts and swinging clubs.
Posted by lpkayak (Member # 5230) on :
Like intuition lisa...or the other thing i call it is an angel on my shoulder(whispering in my ear)
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Wow, kayak.. I would believe it.
They just mentioned this on The Doctors today. At least they only touched on it briefly. I think they knew it was a "non-issue" for most people.
Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :
But, have no fear- "orthorexia can successfully be treated with a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, and medication.”
[Or my preference to that really unexciting 'standard of care’- lots of ice cream and cake!]
I can't believe they've come up with something this stupid.
Thanks TX for posting about it. I shared it cause it was just too strange not to, and as I hit "send" on my email- I realized I didn't give you credit for posting this info. I try real hard to do that when I share stuff that is something I didn't find in my searches, so I am sorry!
Just not too with it tonight, but I do thank you!
Here is an abstract- an OFFICIAL abstract- can you believe it?
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Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat. 2015 Feb 18;11:385-94. doi: 10.2147/NDT.S61665. eCollection 2015.
The clinical basis of orthorexia nervosa: emerging perspectives.
Koven NS1, Abry AW1. Author information 1Department of Psychology, Bates College, Lewiston, ME, USA.
Abstract
Orthorexia nervosa describes a pathological obsession with proper nutrition that is characterized by a restrictive diet, ritualized patterns of eating, and rigid avoidance of foods believed to be unhealthy or impure. Although prompted by a desire to achieve optimum health, orthorexia may lead to nutritional deficiencies, medical complications, and poor quality of life.
Despite its being a distinct behavioral pattern that is frequently observed by clinicians, orthorexia has received very little empirical attention and is not yet formally recognized as a psychiatric disorder. In this review, we synthesize existing research to identify what is known about the symptoms, prevalence, neuropsychological profile, and treatment of orthorexia.
An examination of diagnostic boundaries reveals important points of symptom overlap between orthorexia and anorexia nervosa, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD), somatic symptom disorder, illness anxiety disorder, and psychotic spectrum disorders.
Neuropsychological data suggest that orthorexic symptoms are independently associated with key facets of executive dysfunction for which some of these conditions already overlap. Discussion of cognitive weaknesses in set-shifting, external attention, and working memory highlights the value of continued research to identify intermediate, transdiagnostic endophenotypes for insight into the neuropathogenesis of orthorexia.
An evaluation of current orthorexia measures indicates a need for further psychometric development to ensure that subsequent research has access to reliable and valid assessment tools. Optimized assessment will not only permit a clearer understanding of prevalence rates, psychosocial risk factors, and comorbid psychopathology but will also be needed to index intervention effectiveness.
Though the field lacks data on therapeutic outcomes, current best practices suggest that orthorexia can successfully be treated with a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, and medication.
But it's brilliant for their business model & what they want to do. Pharm, Med, GMO vendors, Insurance.....
It's honestly fascinating how people cannot think for themselves. Most will buy into this, because it also conveniently fits in with their want to eat junk food.
Why not have a diagnosis for people who drive too safe, have too perfect technique in their workouts, are too consumed with doing their job correctly, etc? What a joke.
Posted by lpkayak (Member # 5230) on :
such BS
Posted by Robin123 (Member # 9197) on :
Wow. Also they're trying to attack supplements now, which we're fighting.
This condition to be cured with...
eating twinkies!!
Posted by onebratt08 (Member # 43577) on :
I would say it's a sign of "crazy" if it's something that overwhelms a person so much that it disrupts their life...but if one is just doing their best to make the healthiest choices as often as they can, I wouldn't classify that as "crazy". I think the mental health industry likes to create more and more labels, until everyone fits some type of condition (in other words, putting everyone "in a box").
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
The "food" industry is mad because we don't want to eat their crap anymore.
Posted by lpkayak (Member # 5230) on :
yep. and its hurting their pocket book or they wouldnt waste time and money on what they are doing