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August, 2013
causes of bulimia nervosa disorder
Causes of bulimia nervosa Similar to anorexia nervosa, the person has low self-esteem and is also describedas a perfectionist. There is also a personal and/or familial history of obesity. Thereis generally a familial history of a mental health problem, usually depression.The person with bulimia nervosa will also report a range of adverse childhood experiences such […]
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Bulimia Nervosa Information
Features of bulimia nervosa For a person to be diagnosed with bulimia nervosa, they usually have the following features: • persistent preoccupation with eating and irresistable craving for food • irresistible craving for food • ‘binges’ (episodes of overeating) and attempts to counter the effects of food• morbid fear of fatness with imposed low-weight threshold. […]
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Bulimia Nervosa Symptoms of Bulimia
Symptoms of bulimia nervosa had been discussed as long as medical records have existed; before its definition by the World Health Organization, it was seen as a gastric disorder. One case report of a young woman with bulimia nervosa was published by a Swiss psychiatrist in 1944; however, he had diagnosed schizophrenia. Bulimia nervosa was […]
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anorexia nervosa case study
Anna is 13 years old. She is the middle child of three siblings. She is intelligent,sensitive and particularly enjoys cooking for her family and friends. She has a caring nature and, like her mother, is described as a ‘perfectionist’. Annahas a small circle of very close friends. They all enjoy shopping togetherfor the latest fashions […]
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anorexia nervosa treatment and prevention
anorexia nervosa Care and treatment As mentioned above, the person with anorexia nervosa is frequently reluctant toseek help as they feel that they now have control over their body. Usually it isthe parent who brings their child to the doctor. The person with anorexia needs torecognise that they need help and have motivation to change […]
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Hurry sickness of modern life
The press of modern life in every area makes these people in a hurry difficult to extricate themselves. We eager to get all things that we can acquire due to the high demand of life. All things seem to be possible in modern society. For example, we can find a desired lover in 7 minutes […]
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