I'm familiar with the DSM and revisions, thank you. Two questions: 1) Does body dysmorphia always need to present with anorexia? 2) Do you also find it odd of all the EDNOS subcategories, the DSM-iv acknowledges chew-and-spit?
1.) I have heard that body dysmorphia may not necessarily continue to be a criterion for a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa. However, in my experience and from the people I encountered in treatment, I think it is more common than not. There are always exceptions to any rule. I personally don't feel like my eating disorder came about because I wanted to be thin. But I do think body dysmorphia was a part of my disorder.
2.) I don't know if I necessarily find it odd that chew-and-spit is acknowledged when others are not, but it is a shame. I think all eating disorders should be recognized, although I suppose it would be difficult to come up with guidelines because a lot of EDNOS sufferers have varying symptoms.
