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FACTORS THAT CAN CONTRIBUTE TO EATING DISORDERS:
low self-esteem
feelings of inadequacy or lack of control in life depression, anxiety, anger, stress or loneliness
biological factors
interpersonal factors
troubled personal relationships difficulty expressing emotions and feelings history of being teased or ridiculed based on size or weight history of physical or sexual abuse
scientists are still researching possible biochemical or biological causes of eating disorders. in some individuals with eating disorders, certain chemicals in the brain that control hunger, appetite, and digestion have been found to be unbalanced
social factors
perfect body
SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
ANOREXIA NERVOSA (AN),
Characterized by refusal to maintain a healthy body weight, an obsessive fear of gaining weight, and an unrealistic perception of current body weight. However, some patients can suffer from anorexia nervosa unconsciously. These patients are classified under "atypical eating disorders". Anorexia can cause menstruation to stop, and often leads to bone loss, loss of skin integrity, etc. It greatly stresses the heart, increasing the risk of heart attacks and related heart problems. The risk of death is greatly increased in individuals with this disease..Social pressures in society and media play a role in individuals' obsession on their outer appearances. The most underlining factor researchers are starting to take notice of is that it may not just be a vanity, social, or media issue, but it could also be related to biological and or genetic components.
BULIMIA NERVOSA (BN)
Characterized by recurrent binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as purging (selfinduced vomiting, excessive use of laxatives/diuretics, or excessive exercise). Fasting and over-exercing may also be used as a method of purging following a binge.
BINGE EATING DISORDER (BED)
compulsive overeating', characterized by binge eating, without compensatory behavior. This type of eating disorder is even more common than bulimia or anorexia. This disorder does not have a category of people in which it can develop. In fact, this disorder can develop in a range of ages and is unbiased to classes.
EATING DISORDERS TREATMENT:
cognitive behavioral therapy. this type of counseling is a shortterm, structured treatment that helps you address the thoughts, feelings and behaviors related to your eating disorder. interpersonal psychotherapy. another short-term treatment, interpersonal psychotherapy focuses on resolving relationship issues that contribute to your eating disorder. family-based therapy. with family-based therapy, family members attend counseling sessions. this type of therapy can be especially useful for parents learning how to help a teen with an eating disorder. group cognitive behavioral therapy. this type of treatment involves meeting with a psychologist or other mental health provider along with others who are diagnosed with an eating disorder.
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