Eating Disorders Mental health disorders characterized by dysfunctional eating/behavior patterns, etc.

Eating Disorders According to the DSM-VR: Anorexia Nervosa - over control Bulimia Nervosa and Bulimarexia- alternating control and lack of control Binge Eating - loss of control

Eating Disorders Disorders share these traits: Dissatisfaction with body image Self-critical Control is a major issue Don’t manage stress well

Other Common Characteristics of Anorexics & Bulimics Usually NOT the oldest child. Compliant child/adult – “good” person. Good student. Some have over-controlling parents. Some are survivors of sexual abuse.

Anorexia Nervosa Affects 1% of women in U.S. Weighs 15% below normal body weight. Hasn’t menstruated for at least three months. Self-starvation (avg cal./day) Views self as fat. Often compulsive exercising.

Anorexia Nervosa Don’t eat enough to maintain a reasonable body weight Insecure about themselves Self-worth based upon body image Nearly three million Americans, mostly young women, have anorexia

Anorexia Nervosa Health risks Cease menstruation - amenorrhea Damage to major organs Depression and suicide Treatment Therapy – education, cognitive therapy, and behavior modification; have to learn new eating and thinking habits Drug treatment

Bulimia Nervosa Affects 5% of all women in the U.S. Binge/purge and/or laxative use is repeated at least twice a week for three months in a row or more. Views self as fat. Often compulsive exercising.

Bulimia Nervosa More social than anorexics, therefore harder to assess; also, closer to normal body weight Binge and purge - may use laxative, diuretics, or vomiting Abnormal fear of being fat Afflicts mostly young women

Bulimia Nervosa Health risks Tremendous strain on the body Teeth become eroded Liver and kidney damage Arrhythmia Menstrual problems Treatment Cognitive therapy and antidepressant drugs

Bulimarexia Same characteristics of bulimia, except the individual consumes 15,000 calories a day or more then binges and purges and/or uses laxatives.

Binge Eating Same as bulimia but without the purging Loss of control – often caused by emotional triggers Anxiety and self-doubt Usually overweight Some are survivors of sexual abuse

Binge Eating Health risks: Obesity Depression Treatment: Psychotherapy and drug therapy