Eating disorders are serious illnesses. Not only do they impact every system in the body, they also cause major changes to mood, personality and behaviors. If left untreated, they can cause lifelong impairment, or even death. Though most people might think they have an idea of what an eating disorder looks like, thanks to Netflix specials and made for TV movies, in actuality, eating disorders don’t always look like the stereotypes. Because of this, it’s good to be aware of the different types of eating disorders- what they are, and what they aren’t.