EATING DISORDERS SUPPORT SERVICE SCOTLAND

Focus on..... Purging Disorder (PD) Purging Disorder is a fairly newly recognised eating disorder/disordered eating initially coined by Pamela Keel from Florida State University. It is currently still classified under the EDNOS (Eating Disorder Not Other Specific) or OSFED (Other Specific Food and Eating Disorder). Despite PD being recognised only relatively recently, prevalence may be as high as anorexia (AN) or bulimia (BN). PD differs from AN in that individual is typically not underweight (although, as we know, not everyone experiencing anorexia is underweight). PD compares with BN in that the individual does not eat large amounts of food before purging. PD is more common in those identifying as female than as male and those experiencing PD typically fall within normal weight ranges. Purging Disorder is often characterised by the following: * Recurrent and repeated purging (e.g. laxative/diuretic abuse, self-induced vomiting or enemas) * Do not engage in bingeing or consume large q