The psychological disorder associated with this research paper is bulimia nervosa. Bulimia nervosa is a critical psychological eating disorder; it is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating immediately followed by self-induced vomiting or purging by taking laxatives, diuretics, enemas and or taking part in excessive exercise as a way to compensate for the binge eating behaviors. In order to be diagnosed with bulimia nervosa, according to DSM-V criteria, the individual must exhibit recurrent
12/5/13 Bulimia Nervosa When it comes to the topic of Bulimia Nervosa, most of us will agree that it is an ongoing problem that needs to be addressed. Where this agreement usually ends however, is on the question what the cause of bulimia is. Whereas some convince that it’s the media is the cause others maintain that the cause is emotional problems. My own view on the cause of bulimia is American culture, major changes in life, and emotional health. One of the main reasons why bulimia is such a
Bulimia Nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by compulsively consuming large amounts of food and then using extreme efforts to avoid gaining weight. It affects both men and women of all ages but is most predominately seen in young women. Someone who is bulimic puts themselves at serious risks, the most dangerous of which is dehydration due to frequent vomiting, diuretics, or laxatives. These individuals often develop electrolyte imbalances, the most frequent of which is low potassium levels
The cause of bulimia nervosa is increasingly being tied to genetic factors within the familial DNA chemistry (Sinacola, R., & Strickland, T., 2012, p. 106). While no one can definitely say what causes eating disorders, this dysfunctional behavior seems to be the method adolescents and young adults turn too more often than not, to deal with various states of unhappiness as they transition to adulthood. Typically, teens with that come from families with a history of depression, addiction, or anxiety
So you have been diagnosed with Bulimia Nervosa? Well let’s take a closer look at what that really means. I am sure you have all kinds of emotions running through you at this point and many questions. If you take the time to calm down and breathe, things will get better. You have a fighting chance to beat Bulimia Nervosa and reading this is a good start. This article will show you everything you need to know and learn to conquer this disorder; such as, what the signs are,what it means to have
Bulimia Nervosa Definition: Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder in which the person binge eats (eats excessive amounts of food) then purges to get rid of the excess food. The person may purge through self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, fasting, or through use of diuretics and laxatives. Cause/Risk Factors: The exact cause of bulimia nervosa is unknown, but there are several risk factors that may contribute to the development. Risk factors include: • Existing mental disorder or distorted
Bulimia Nervosa Within developmental lifespan psychology, eating disorders are often categorised under the heading of 'adolescence problems' along with suicide, delinquency, substance misuse and pregnancy. They are particularly associated with females, especially during the development stage of adolescence when one's physical, cognitive and social development leaves childhood and enters adulthood (Seifert et al, 1997: 333). It appears that young women are more dissatisfied with weight
weight gain. DSM-5 has updated this occurrence to only once a week for three months. Those with the disorder cause self-evaluation to be strongly influenced by body shape and weight. These disturbances do not occur during episodes of anorexia nervosa, which is self starvation to limit calories and weight (American Psychiatric Association,
The disorder I chose to do my paper on is bulimia nervosa. In the textbook, it describes bulimia nervosa as an invisible eating disorder because patients are either normal weight or overweight. It is explained as recurrent episodes of binge eating and inappropriate compensatory behavior. Binge eating is when a person over eats in a shorter period of time than most people would. Binge eating is the lack of control over eating. There are two types of binge eating one is subjective binge eating is when
Bulimia Nervosa Bulimia is one of the many eating disorders found among Americas today. People with eating disorders, such as bulimia or anorexia, spend every day locked inside the mindset that they are fat. Someone with bulimia nervosa eats as much food as they can in one sitting and then purges the food they just consumed. Purging can be many things; for example forced vomiting, the use of laxatives, also over exercising can be a form of purging. People purge to get rid of the excess calories
Eating disorders are extremely harmful and rising in prevalence. . The two most common eating disorders are Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa. In this essay, I will compare and contrast these two disorders. This essay will also assess the symptoms, causes, health affects and the most prevalent characteristics of people diagnosed with these two eating disorders. “Anorexia Nervosa is characterized by self-starvation to avoid obesity. People with this disorder believe they are overweight, even when
The disorder I pick to do my paper on is bulimia nervosa. In the text book it describes bulimia nervosa as an invisible eating disorder because patients are of normal weight or overweight. It is explain as recurrent episodes of binge eating and inappropriate compensatory behavior. Binge eating is when a person over eats in a short period of time then most people would. Binge eating is the lack of control over eating. There is two types of binge eating one is subjective binge eating is when eating
and because of that, they don’t see its seriousness. One example, bulimia, has been around for thirty years, and people are still not very familiar with the harm it can do physically and emotionally. Bulimia is when people choose to vomit their food up because they’re unsatisfied with their body. Bulimia nervosa can destroy not only a person's life but others around him/her, and it can be stopped with support and counseling. Bulimia exists for numerous reasons. It is normal for a person’s body to
Treatments for Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa. Introduction Eating disorders are characterized by a persistent disturbance of eating that impairs health or psychosocial functioning. The disorders include anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and bulimia nervosa [1]. The aim of this review is focused on the use of drugs (antipsychotics, antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and appetite stimulants) in the treatment of Anorexia Nervosa (AN) and Bulimia Nervosa (BN). Anorexia Nervosa AN was first described
Getting to Know Bulimia Nervosa As she walks into the room, all eyes are on her. She has everything an eighteen year old could ever want. She wears the latest name brand clothes, has beautiful long hair, and of course she has the hostess body. The guys all drool over her every time she walks by. All of the other girls envy her. However, little do they know, this beautiful young woman does not have it all together. She has a secret, and this secret is an eating disorder called bulimia nervosa. For this
Bulimia Nervosa and Antidepressant Drugs WHAT IS BULIMIA NERVOSA? Bulimia nervosa afflicts mostly women (about 6% of adolescent girls, and 5% of college women). Most individuals with bulimia engage in compensatory activities such as vomiting, laxative abuse, strict dieting, and vigorous exercise (Alexander). PRIMARY SYMPTOMS OF BULIMIA The primary symptoms of bulimia are recurrent episodes of binge eating and compensatory measures to purge the calories. There is an excessive influence
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder that consists of the relatively consistent behavior of binging, eating more than you would in a typical meal, and using an inappropriate method to get rid of the extra calories consumed, such as self-induced vomiting, taking excessive amounts of laxatives or fasting. Another key symptom includes one’s self-esteem being overly impacted by body image and weight (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2012). Binging and purging episodes, accompanied by a feeling of loss of control
issue-in this case, the eating disorder (ED) bulimia nervosa (BN) in the United Kingdom between 1988 and 2000-particularly between 1992 to 1997. Evidence ofthe Diana Effect are witnessed in an unprecedented (and since unrepeated) trifold rise in the rate of reported bulimia incidences in the UK, significantly paralleling the trajectory of Princess Diana's relationship with the public surrounding her personal battle with bulimia. Moreover, the surge in rate of bulimia incidences in the UK peaked in 1996,
Bulimia nervosa is a mental disorder that is composed of repetitive episodes of binge-eating. After binge-eating the victim will usually vomit or find some way to forcefully get rid of the food they just ate. Many victims feel as though they have no control over the episodes. Also, most victims of this eating disorder tend to have a very normal body weight, but there are a few that may be slightly overweight. (Meule, Rezori, & Blechert, 2014) Women who have bulimia are usually not happy with their
Bulimia Nervosa Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder involves periods of binge eating and periods of purging. This disorder occurs more commonly in women than in men. The person will usually eat a lot of food at one time then vomit, over exercise or take laxatives to get rid of the food. For that reason, the person is usually in the normal weight range or slightly higher. Since they are in a normal weight range or slightly higher, the disorder is easier for the person to hid the disorder from others