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Number of eating disorders in Leipzig has skyrocketed – help needed!
The center provides information about increasing eating disorder complaints in Leipzig, therapy offers and available psychotherapists.
Number of eating disorders in Leipzig has skyrocketed – help needed!
Last week, 233 complaints about eating disorders were registered in Saxony, which corresponds to an increase of 22 percent compared to the previous week. This is reported by patient service 116 117, which recorded a total of 59,746 complaint reports. Particularly striking is the decline in acute emergencies, which fell from 4,065 cases to 3,992, which could indicate a possible improvement in acute care.
There are 14 psychotherapists available in Leipzig for those affected who offer free slots. The types of therapy offered include systemic therapy, behavioral therapy and depth psychological therapy. To receive support, interested people can visit the Therapie.de website to find information about available therapy places and therapist contact details. Alternatively, the Telephone Counseling Panoramas are available around the clock on the numbers 0800 / 111 0 111 and 0800 / 111 0 222.
Background to eating disorders
Eating disorders are a significant health problem and can occur in various forms. The best-known forms are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. Anorexia nervosa is self-induced underweight, often caused by fasting, vomiting or excessive exercise. This condition can lead to serious physical complications, such as hormonal imbalances and kidney disease, and poses a serious threat to health.
Bulimia nervosa is characterized by repeated cravings accompanied by counter-regulatory measures such as vomiting or excessive exercise. This disorder often leads to an imbalance in the body's salts and can also have serious consequences for the heart and kidneys.
- Anorexia nervosa: BMI < 17,5 kg/m², Gewichtsverlust durch Fasten, Erbrechen, sportliche Aktivität oder Medikamente
- Bulimia nervosa: Heißhungerattacken, Erbrechen, Medikamente, Ungleichgewicht der Körpersalze
- Binge-Eating-Störung: Essanfälle mit anschließender Adipositas und Risiko für Bluthochdruck, Diabetes und Herzkrankheiten
The combination of the disorders mentioned shows how important it is to seek help in a timely manner. There are various therapy options in Leipzig that aim to help those affected normalize their diet and promote mental health. For further information and support, those affected can visit the website Leipzig University Hospital information that provides valuable resources and offers of help.