There is also a strong link between mental disorders in parents and their children, Parents with depression or a panic disorder, have increased risk in their children for emotional and behavioral problems of their own.

There are many types of disorders that affect a person; sometimes a combination of one or two may affect them. Anxiety disorder, eating disorder, panic, phobia, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder, Personality disorder, Seasonal effective disorder and more…

What ever is the disorder and if one find that they are suffering from some kind of disorder it is essential for them to see a psychotherapist who can prescribe some medication or give some tips to handle the disorders. Mental disorders in many cases severely disrupt normal life, interfering with school, work, or social relationships, there fore it is essential to talk to someone close to you about your problem and see a psychotherapist to reduce the problem.

Eating disorders develop as outward signs of inner emotional or psychological distress or problems. People try to cope with difficulties in their life by eating, or not eating to help block out painful feelings. This is a complex illness that disturbs the eating patterns and the psychological aspects that need treatment.

Anyone from the age of 15 can develop an eating disorder regardless of age, race, gender or background. The persons genetic make up may make them develop an eating disorder, but the pressure on academics or social may be a reason to eating more to cope with stress.

Other conditions like traumatic events can trigger anorexia or bulimia nervosa: bereavement, being bullied or abused, upheaval in the family (such as divorce) or concerns over being gay or lesbian, long-term illness or disability, diabetes, manic depression or deafness - may also experience eating problems.

Few types of eating disorders are:

Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa:
Binge Eating:
Compulsive Overeating:

 Anorexia Nervosa:
'Anorexia nervosa' means 'loss of appetite for nervous reasons'. A person will restrict or lose the ability to allow themselves to satisfy their appetite. They eat and drink to a dangerous level to control their weight and body shape. This will create illness and affect the body, which will progress and make a person suffer from the exhaustion of starvation. People sometimes die from the effects of anorexia.

 Bulimia Nervosa:
Bulimia is characterized by a cycle of binge eating followed by purging to try and rid the body of unwanted calories. Binge eating is consuming large quantities of food in a very short period of time until Uncomfortably full. While Purging means excessive exercise, fasting, use of diuretics, diet pills, laxatives, vomiting and enemas.

People who do not feel secure, about their own self worth, lack of self confidence, and try to please others by hiding their feelings or strive for the approval of others. Food becomes their only source of comfort.

 Binge Eating:
Binge eating is consuming large quantities of food in a very short period of time until the individual is uncomfortably full. This disorder is common in people who try to use food as a way to cope with or block out feelings and emotions they do not want to feel. Depressions, anxiety, disgusted with self, and other feelings of shame or guilt are some of them.

 Compulsive Overeating:
This is a character where a person eats uncontrollably and gains weight consequently. This is also a reason to consume more food in order to cope with stress emotional conflicts and daily problems.

 Treatment:
It is very important to treat people suffering from any of the above disorders.

 ANOREXIA NERVOSA:
People who try to eat little and maintain their body or weight may have serious problems like weakness, fainting, irregular heart beats, chest pain, abdominal pain, and mental confusion. Doctor’s diagnosis is required immediately if any of the symptoms appear. The fear of gaining weight in these individuals should be explained and dealt with a sensitive approach. They should be given instructions like

Eat right and healthy,
Not to check weight often,
Wear normal comfortable clothes.
Avoid looking in the mirror often and
Spend time with family and friends to feel comfortable.

 Bulimia Nervosa:
Both psychological and medications are required for people suffering from bulimia. The psychological treatment helps them to develop ways of thinking about their shape, weight and self-esteem.