EATING, IMPULSE CONTROL & OTHER CARE · GOREGAON, MUMBAI
Eating Disorder Treatment in Mumbai
And care for impulse control problems, sleep, grief, relationships and more
Dr. Anshu Verma offers kind, non-judgemental eating disorder treatment in Mumbai, along with care for urges that feel hard to control and the many other concerns that affect mental health.
MD Psychiatry
12+ years of clinical experience
The right balance
Medicines, therapy & lifestyle
Consult your way
In-person, online or home visit
Private
Completely confidential care
OVERVIEW
When food, urges or habits start to control you
Eating disorders and impulse control problems are often hidden behind shame. People may eat very little, binge in secret, pull their hair, gamble or shop beyond their means, and feel unable to stop. Families often notice only when health, money or relationships are already affected.
These are recognised mental health conditions, and they respond to treatment. With the right eating disorder treatment in Mumbai, and therapy for impulse control, people regain a healthy relationship with food, money and themselves.
DID YOU KNOW?
Eating disorders affect people of all body sizes, not only those who are very thin. Someone who looks “normal” can still be seriously unwell, which is why a proper medical and Psychiatric assessment is the first step of eating disorder treatment in Mumbai. The National Institute of Mental Health describes eating disorders as serious but treatable illnesses.
WHEN TO SEE A PSYCHIATRIST
Signs that it is time to get help
If you notice these in yourself or someone close to you, a consultation can help you understand what is going on.
Signs of an eating disorder
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Strong fear of gaining weight
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Skipping meals or eating very little
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Eating large amounts quickly, in secret
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Making yourself vomit, or misusing laxatives
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Exercising excessively to “burn off” food
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Constant thoughts about weight and body shape
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Missed periods, dizziness or hair loss
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Avoiding eating in front of others
Signs of an impulse control problem
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Strong urges you cannot resist
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Tension before acting, relief afterwards
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Guilt or shame once the urge has passed
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Pulling hair or picking skin until it is damaged
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Spending, gambling or betting beyond your means
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Sudden anger outbursts out of proportion
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Taking things you do not need
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Hiding the behaviour from family
Eating disorders can become medically serious
Fainting, chest pain, very fast weight loss, or vomiting several times a day need urgent medical care. Please go to the nearest hospital, or call us on +91 85911 75508. Tele-MANAS (14416) is free, 24×7.
EATING DISORDERS
Eating disorders
Our eating disorder treatment in Mumbai combines medical care, therapy and nutrition guidance, with family support for young people.
01 · Restricting food
Anorexia Nervosa
What it is
Anorexia nervosa is an intense fear of gaining weight that leads to eating very little and severe weight loss. People with anorexia often see themselves as bigger than they are.
Signs to look for
Very low weight, strict food rules, excessive exercise, missed periods, feeling cold, tiredness and hiding food or weight loss.
How it is treated
Medical monitoring, gradual and safe weight restoration, therapy, and family-based treatment for teenagers. Early eating disorder treatment in Mumbai gives the best chance of full recovery. Severe cases may need hospital care for a while.
Bulimia Nervosa
What it is
Bulimia involves repeated episodes of binge eating followed by ways to “undo” it, such as vomiting, laxatives, fasting or excessive exercise. Weight may look normal.
Signs to look for
Disappearing after meals, swollen cheeks, damaged teeth, sore throat, mood swings and secrecy around food.
How it is treated
CBT for eating disorders, medicines that reduce binge-purge cycles, regular meals and monitoring of salts and minerals in the blood, all as part of eating disorder treatment in Mumbai at our clinic.
02 · Binge and purge
03 · Loss of control
Binge Eating Disorder
What it is
Binge eating disorder is eating large amounts of food in a short time while feeling unable to stop, without vomiting or other purging. It is the most common eating disorder.
Signs to look for
Eating quickly or when not hungry, eating alone out of embarrassment, and feeling guilty or low afterwards. Weight gain is common.
How it is treated
Therapy to break the binge cycle, treatment of underlying stress, anxiety or depression, and medicines where useful. Eating disorder treatment in Mumbai at our clinic is free of judgement about body size.
IMPULSE CONTROL DISORDERS
Impulse control disorders
Strong urges that build up and feel impossible to resist. These are treatable, and they are not a sign of bad character.
Trichotillomania & Excoriation Disorder
What it is
Trichotillomania is repeatedly pulling out hair from the scalp, eyebrows or elsewhere. Excoriation disorder is repeated skin picking. Both cause visible damage and distress.
Signs to look for
Bald patches, thin eyebrows, wounds or scars from picking, and spending a long time pulling or picking, often when stressed or bored.
How it is treated
Habit reversal therapy, which teaches you to notice and replace the urge, along with medicines where helpful and treatment of any anxiety underneath.
04 · Hair pulling and skin picking
05 · Stealing and fire-setting urges
Kleptomania & Pyromania
What it is
Kleptomania is a repeated urge to steal things that are not needed. Pyromania is a repeated urge to set fires. In both, tension builds up before the act and is followed by relief, then guilt. Both are rare.
Signs to look for
Taking items of little value, hiding or giving them away, fascination with fire, and distress or legal trouble because of the behaviour.
How it is treated
Confidential therapy to understand triggers and manage urges, medicines in some cases, and treatment of related depression or anxiety.
Gambling Disorder & Compulsive Shopping
What it is
Gambling disorder includes online betting, cards, lotteries and trading done in a gambling way. Pathological (compulsive) shopping is buying beyond your needs or means to relieve tension or low mood.
Signs to look for
Chasing losses, borrowing or hiding money, unopened purchases, debts, and fights at home about money.
How it is treated
CBT, practical money safeguards agreed with family, treatment of mood problems, and relapse prevention, much like other addictions.
06 · Money and betting
07 · Anger outbursts
Intermittent Explosive Disorder
What it is
Intermittent explosive disorder is repeated, sudden outbursts of anger that are far out of proportion to the situation, sometimes with shouting, breaking things or hitting.
Signs to look for
Short fuse, outbursts that come and go quickly, feeling relieved and then ashamed, and damage to relationships or work.
How it is treated
Anger management and CBT to spot early warning signs, medicines where needed, and family sessions to rebuild trust.
Oppositional Defiant & Conduct Disorders
What it is
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a pattern of anger, arguing and defiance towards parents and teachers. Conduct disorder (CD) is more serious and involves breaking rules, aggression or harming others.
Signs to look for
Frequent temper tantrums, deliberately annoying others, refusing rules, fighting, lying, bunking school or damaging property.
How it is treated
Parent training, therapy for the child, school coordination, and treatment of ADHD or learning problems that often sit underneath.
08 · Children and teenagers
OTHER PSYCHIATRIC CARE
Other concerns we help with
Mental health is part of every stage of life. Dr. Anshu also provides Psychiatric care and counselling for:
Relationship issues
Conflict, distance or trust problems with a partner or family.
Stress and burnout
Long work hours, pressure and exhaustion that will not lift.
PMDD and menopause
Severe mood changes before periods, and emotional changes around menopause.
Sleep disorders
Insomnia, disturbed sleep, and sleep problems linked to anxiety or mood.
Lifestyle modification
Routine, activity, diet and screen habits that support better mental health.
Sexual disorders
Low desire, performance anxiety and other sexual concerns, in full confidence.
Sexual wellness
Guidance and counselling for a healthy, comfortable sexual life.
Mental health with physical illness
Psychiatric care for people with medical or surgical conditions (consultation-liaison).
Grief counselling
Support after the death of a loved one, or other painful loss.
Personality disorders
Long-standing patterns that affect relationships, emotions and self-image.
Women’s mental health
Emotional health through periods, pregnancy, motherhood and midlife.
Somatoform disorders
Physical symptoms like pain or fatigue that are driven by stress.
HOW WE TREAT IT
Care that treats the whole person
Eating disorder treatment in Mumbai at Dr. Anshu’s clinic, and care for impulse control problems, always looks at the body, the mind and the family together.
Therapy
CBT, habit reversal and family-based therapy, chosen to suit the condition.
Medicines – Individualized Plan
To reduce urges, binge cycles, anxiety or low mood.
Medical monitoring
Weight, blood tests and physical health checked regularly where needed.
Family and follow-up
Families learn how to help, and regular reviews keep progress steady.
For eating disorders, Dr. Anshu works with physicians and dietitians when needed, so you get one clear plan.
MEET YOUR PSYCHIATRIST
Dr. Anshu Verma
MBBS, MD Psychiatry, Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Psychotherapist
Dr. Anshu Verma is a Psychiatrist in Goregaon, Mumbai, with over 12 years of experience in government hospitals, medical colleges and private practice. She studied medicine (MBBS) at DAVV University, Indore, completed her MD in Psychiatry at MGM Medical College, Navi Mumbai, and earned a Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Mental Health at B.Y.L. Nair Hospital, Mumbai.
She began her career serving rural Madhya Pradesh as a Medical Officer. During her MD, she counselled thousands of COVID-19 patients and their families. She has also completed certificate courses from NIMHANS and workshops by the Indian Psychiatric Society and Bombay Psychiatric Society.
Her patients come from small towns and big cities, in India and abroad. What they value most is how well she balances medicines and therapy, and how clearly she explains every step.
WHY CHOOSE DR. ANSHU
Why families trust us
People across Mumbai choose Dr. Anshu as their Psychiatrist in Goregaon for one simple reason: they feel listened to, and they see real change.
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Every age group
Children, adults, women and the elderly. Over 50,000 lives touched so far.
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12 years, many settings
Government and private hospitals, villages and cities, classrooms and clinics.
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Medicines, therapy and lifestyle
The right balance of all three, not just a prescription.
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A plan made for you
No two people are the same, so no two treatment plans are the same either.
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You will understand your condition
Clear explanations and evidence-based treatment, so you can make informed choices.
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Skill with kindness
Expert clinical care, given with patience and empathy.
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We stay in touch
Regular follow-ups, so you are never left wondering what comes next.
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Ethical and coordinated
Honest advice, and we work with your other doctors whenever needed.
TESTIMONIALS
What our patients say
Real words from patients and families who chose Dr. Anshu as their Psychiatrist in Goregaon.
FAQS
Questions about eating disorder treatment in Mumbai
Still have a question? Call or WhatsApp us. We are happy to help.
Can someone have an eating disorder at a normal weight?
Yes. Bulimia and binge eating disorder often occur at a normal or higher weight. An eating disorder is about the relationship with food and body image, not only weight.
My teenager is losing weight and refuses help. What should we do?
Please do not wait. Book a consultation for eating disorder treatment in Mumbai, even if your child is unwilling at first. Dr. Anshu’s training in child and adolescent mental health helps in engaging young people, and parents are an important part of treatment.
Are hair pulling and skin picking just bad habits?
No. They are recognised conditions that are driven by strong urges and are hard to stop on willpower alone. Habit reversal therapy works well for most people.
Is gambling or online betting an addiction?
Yes. Gambling disorder affects the brain in a similar way to substance addiction. It can be treated with therapy, family support and relapse prevention.
Do you offer counselling for relationship problems and grief?
Yes. Dr. Anshu provides counselling for relationship issues, grief, stress and burnout, and also treats any depression or anxiety that comes with them.
Where can I get eating disorder treatment in Mumbai?
For eating disorder treatment in Mumbai, Dr. Anshu Verma consults at Radha Krishna Hospital, Film City Road, Goregaon East, Monday to Sunday, 9 AM to 9 PM. Online consultations and home visits are also available. Call or WhatsApp +91 85911 75508.
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These concerns often overlap. Along with eating disorder treatment in Mumbai, Dr. Anshu also treats these.
Anxiety, OCD & Stress
Anxiety and OCD often sit behind eating and impulse problems.
Depression & Mood Disorders
Low mood, guilt and shame are common after binges or urges.
Addiction & De-addiction
Gaming, betting and substance use need similar care.
ADHD & Autism
Impulsivity in children can be linked to ADHD.
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
Book an appointment with a psychiatrist in Goregaon
Taking the first step is often the hardest part. Tell us a little about what is going on, and we will call you back to fix a time that suits you.
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Radha Krishna Hospital, Film City Road, Goregaon East, Mumbai 400063
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