Women who are thin and have a waistline of 24-26 inches nowadays are perceived to be sexy and hot. “Thin is IN,” this is the common idea of people nowadays. Because of this, most youths are pressured to stay thin. With their desire to stay thin and be in, they starve themselves and this may lead to eating disorders. Starving oneself is not just the only eating disorder for one may also overeat and get obese due to loneliness and stress.

Three eating disorders are most common among teenagers and adults. Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder will be discussed in the succeeding paragraphs.

The first in the list is anorexia nervosa. Anorexia is a condition where one starves herself because she is so afraid to gain weight and become fat. People with anorexia also tend to exercise with too much passion and they do it every time they have the chance. Anorexics also suffer from low self-esteem and they wear baggy clothes to hide excessive weight loss.

Bulimia is another kind of eating disorder. Bulimia is a bit different from anorexia because bulimic people still eat well. The only problem is, after eating they force or induce themselves to vomit all the food they have consumed. This is done on a regular basis resulting to the body developing resistance to food. If this happens, the body will expel or remove all the food that enters the body through vomiting. Bulimics usually experience sore throats because of excessive vomiting.

The third eating disorder does not involve starvation or vomiting, but rather, overeating. This is called binge eating disorder. People suffering from stress, loneliness and depression are more prone to binge eating disorder. They will pacify themselves with comfort foods like chocolates, fatty and fried foods. They also have the tendency to eat even when not hungry that is why they become obese.

Though eating disorders vary, they still have common symptoms like low self-confidence, abnormal weight loss, withdrawal from family and friends, irregular heartbeat and their refusal to accept the truth about their condition.

Any treatment for such disorder will not take effect if the patient herself will not accept that she is suffering from eating disorder. After acceptance, treatment like psychological therapy and consultation with a nutritionist follows.

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luna asked:


[not anorexia nervosa, jut the general loss of appetite and lack of desire to eat].
I’m not on medication.

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How do people die from eating disorders?

Apache asked:


Mainly anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. I have been doing research on the two eating disorders and I would like to find out what others have to say or think about the two.
The pictures that I’ve seen are haunting me!

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Anorexia Fact Sheet



The eating disorder anorexia nervosa affects many women and some cases remain undiagnosed for years. Early diagnosis and treatment increases recovery rates dramatically and knowing how to recognize signs and symptoms of anorexia assists all concerned to combat the condition effectively. Facts about anorexia are:

* It seems to be more prevalent in Hispanic and Caucasian females compared to Asian and Black females.
* It is more common in females between 15 and 23 years of age (alarming statistics show that a younger age group is emerging). About 1% of females from teenagers to early 20s develop anorexia nervosa. Between 10% and 15% anorexia cases die as a result of complications. An estimated 4 people out of every 10 with anorexia will make a full recovery.
* Anorexics diet and exercise in excess resulting in acute body thinness. Increasing emphasis on the perfect body and peer pressure in modern society plays a significant role. Anorexic patients weigh at least 15% below what is normal for their height (sometimes a higher percentage).
* Anorexics may have abnormal and slower heart rates, lower blood pressure and body temperature as well as electrolyte imbalances.
* Sufferers may have hair growth which is soft and downy (called lanugo) on various body areas and arms – due to a diet lacking in essential minerals and vitamins.
* Anorexic women will not have a normal menstrual flow.
* Male anorexics do occur but is often misdiagnosed.
* Anorexia sufferers greatly limit diets from fear of gaining weight and becoming fat. Even when drastically thin these people see distorted self images in a mirror, usually seeing a heavy body.
* Anorexics have tooth enamel erosion and increased cavities.
* Anorexia can lead to kidney failure or kidney infections.
* Fifty percent of anorexics will suffer from osteoporosis (bone thinning).
* Anorexics will feel bloated even after a small meal because of severe stomach shrinkage.
* Anorexics often avoid social gatherings because of possibly having to face a situation where they must eat.
* Anorexics often display intolerance to cold temperatures because of low body weight.
* Younger anorexics may experience slow growth which eventually could cause a short stature.
* Severe anorexia cases may require hospitalization.
* In certain instances medication to treat underlying depression or obsessive-compulsive disorders may be required and can complicate the psychiatric condition of anorexia nervosa.
* Proper and appropriate medical treatment that involves psychiatric professionals, physicians, family and friends plays a critical part in achieving successful recovery of people diagnosed with anorexia nervosa.

Research suggests that genetics could play a part in the development of anorexia nervosa and that particular genetic components can make women or men more prone to use it to control stressful situations and to cope with the pressure of perfectionism.

By: Bob Cotto

About the Author:
Bob Cotto spent most of his life as a Sr. Sales & Marketing executive. Two years ago his wife of 43 years, Joanne was told that she had 4th stage cancer. Since then, Bob and Joanne have devoted all of their energy to assisting her in maintaining a high quality of life. Find out more about his efforts at his site 4-Ideal-Health [http://www.4-Ideal-Health.com/] and on his blog, BobCotto.com.

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Jessica asked:


I am doing research on depression for hospitality class (cooking)
that means I need to talk about how it might relate to changes in eating, anorexia/bulemia nervosa and other eating disorders.
the more info the better!

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Bulimia – How to Overcome Bulimia Nervosa



Many people seek help to overcome bulimia nervosa. This condition is an eating disorder that has deep roots in psychology. Bulimia is just as threatening as anorexia. There are self-help approaches to help you with your condition and it helps to learn more about the eating disorder. Overcoming bulimia nervosa is possible with the right interventions.

Symptoms of Bulimia

People who have this eating disorder exhibit binge-purge cycles. There are episodes of high-volume food intake followed by vomiting, laxatives or extreme weight loss methods. Unlike anorexia nervosa, bulimia can be difficult to spot because an individual who has this condition can have normal weight or overweight in some cases.

Those who have this condition tend to have great focus on achievement. Many are perfectionists who have difficulty tolerating failure. This stems into the realm of weight control. Individuals are preoccupied with weight issues and they engage in a number of extreme activities in order to lose weight.

Binge exercising is also a symptom of this condition. A bulimic will overeat then compensate for the excessive food intake with intense bouts of exercise. It is important to note that not all bulimics throw up after meals. The use of diuretics, laxatives and exercise can be used as well.

Binge-Purge Cycle

If you are looking for ways to overcome bulimia nervosa, you may recognize that you do not eat excessively in order to quiet your hunger. You may use eating to deal with anxiety or depression. Some eat to deal with stress or issues with self-esteem.

This unnatural way to use food has significant psychological ramifications. While binging, you may feel a sense of a loss of your control but there is something comforting in relinquishing control for that moment. A wave of calmness flushes over you immediately after the binge eating.

The pleasant feeling does not last long. Soon after the binge, you begin to feel guilty and angry with yourself for losing control. You become disgusted with your actions and your inability to maintain control. These emotions lead to the purging cycle.

Using Hypnosis to Overcome Bulimia Nervosa

Hypnosis is a viable bulimia self help approach that can yield excellent results. This approach helps you see yourself differently and it helps you develop a healthy relationship with food. The habitual binge-purge cycle fades as you develop a healthy diet and exercise routine.

Visualization

Self-hypnosis can help you see yourself adopting new healthful habits. You picture yourself at your goal, feeling relaxed and calm. The session gives you time to let the anxiety and tension leave your body while you allow yourself to gain control of your thoughts, emotions and actions.

Bulimia Self Help and Professional Interventions

It can be difficult to determine how severe your bulimic tendencies are. If you are experiencing physical problems including vomiting blood, excessive sore throat, heartburn or other troubling problems, it is crucial that you see your physician. Together you can create a viable plan to overcome bulimia nervosa.

By: J Seymour

About the Author:
J. Seymour is a writer with Self Help Recordings. ‘Overcome Bulimia‘ is an excellent recording by Debbie Williams, a very experienced hypnotherapist and NLP Trainer who brings more than ten years of clinical experience to these recordings. To find out more, visit Overcome Bulimia Nervosa. A range of other self hypnosis products can be found here – Bulimia Self Help. All of the recordings on Self Help Recordings are backed by an impressive sixty day guarantee, so to find out more simply click on the links.

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ref_praveen asked:


Finding a natural remedy for a disease can be a very difficult thing. So I am looking for suggestions of natural remedies for this disease (Anorexia Nervosa). Thanks.

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Faithannrocks..! asked:


okay, so. I see a lot of things on you tube, sites about anorexia, but I’ve been diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa. Is there a difference? Or is it the same thing? Kind of Need to know this..

Thanks in advance to all who answer this!

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Ellie Rae asked:


What are the health risks of anorexia nervosa? Is it possible to cause yourself to get diabetes from it?

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anorexia nervosa

angelfriend87 asked:


I discovered windows movie maker last night and decided I’d make one on my battle with an eating disorder. I hope you like it. Comments please :O)

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