ADD / ADHD / Impulsivity / Addictive Behaviour

ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder): A neurodevelopmental disorder mainly characterized by a consistent pattern of inattention without hyperactivity.

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder): A neurodevelopmental disorder marked by a combination of persistent problems, such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behaviour.

Impulsivity: A tendency to act on a whim, displaying behaviour characterised by little or no forethought, reflection, or consideration of the consequences.

Addictive Behaviour: Actions that are compulsive, hard to control, and often continue despite negative consequences. These behaviours can be linked to substance abuse, but also other behaviours like gambling, eating, or even exercise.

ED / Anorexia / Bulimia / Binge Eating / ARFID

ED (Eating Disorders): Disorders that involve problematic attitudes and feelings about food, leading to unhealthy behaviours and extreme eating patterns.

Anorexia Nervosa: Characterised by weight loss, difficulties maintaining an appropriate body weight for height, age, and stature, and, in many individuals, a distorted body image.

Bulimia Nervosa: A cycle of eating large amounts of food (bingeing) followed by behaviours to prevent weight gain (purging, fasting, or excessive exercise).

Binge Eating Disorder: Regular episodes of overeating with feelings of loss of control and associated distress

ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder): Limited food preferences, food refusal, and a lack of interest in eating or food, resulting in nutritional deficiencies.

X / Anxiety / Depression / RED-S / Excessive Exercise

Anxiety: Feelings of worry, anxiety, or fears that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.

Depression: Persistent feeling of sadness, loss of interest, low energy and motivation

RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport): A syndrome in which athletes do not consume enough calories to support the energy expenditure of their training regimen, impacting physiological functioning including menstrual function, bone health, metabolic rate, immunity, mood and general health.

Excessive Exercise: Engaging in physical activity beyond what might be considered normal or healthy, sometimes driven by a compulsion and leading to physical harm or used as a compensatory behaviour in eating disorders.