[LornaMorello]

After reading another members thread it kinda caused me to realize that there is no section for EDNOS on here.
EDNOS = Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (but has just recently been changed in the DSM to the title OSFED)
It basically means you don't meet criteria for just one ED. You experience multiple symptoms from varied EDs or multiple EDs in general. (i.e. going through phases of both bulimia and anorexia, ED switching, 'normal' eating periods, atypical anorexia).

It seems odd to me that there wouldn't be a sub-forum for it, considering the rates of people diagnosed with EDNOS are constantly rising and it also stands to be the ED which holds the highest fatality rates above both anorexia and bulimia by a small percentage.

It seems like this should be talked about. . . if not for support for knowledge.

[bronzeowl]

As someone with EDNOS/OSFED (atypical anorexia), I have wondered this a few times myself. The general board seems to suffice for me usually, but it would be nice having a board for it specifically. Sometimes I wonder if a topic I'm posting should be posted in the anorexia forum, but since I don't meet the full diagnostic criteria, I'd feel like I'm intruding if I posted it there.

[Karrebear]

I agree!

[breakmystride]

I have EDNOS, it mostly takes the form of extreme restriction, but with occasional binges (and I used to abuse laxatives, although I don't do that anymore).

I agree an EDNOS sub-forum would be helpful. Even though I nearly meet the criteria for anorexia (I was actually misdiagnosed with it at first), it can be isolating to be technically labeled as "not otherwise specified".

[DocJohn]

Hi folks,

We don't have "not otherwise specified" forums, because we ask that members use the general forum -- in this case, "Eating Disorders," for such issues. Because NOS subtypes can be quite varied with different presentations, it's not quite the same as have a sub-forum for a specific type of eating disorder.

Thanks,
DocJohn