Bulimia nervosa

The movie, Sharing the Secret, presents a breath- taking portrait of bulimia nervosa and provides an remarkable presentation of some of the underlying psychological issues that can play a part in the formation of an eating disorder during the adolescence. The film also touches on the general effects that an eating disorder can have on members in the person’s family and the person’s friends. According to Dr. Joyce Almeida, Sharing the Secret is an “excellent portrait of an eating disorder in a…

equal-opportunity illness affecting both men and women across all races, yet mostly remains in the mid teen/young adult age group. Individuals with this disorder do not participate in compensatory behaviors which distinguishes this disorder from Bulimia Nervosa, which is a differential diagnosis consideration. BED is also associated with a multitude of comorbidities such as obesity, kidney and heart disease, and depression. Binge-Eating Disorder, like other eating disorders have several causes,…

19-year-old male who is unable to cope with the stressors of college, body image issues, family struggles, and several other negative relations. Given his behaviors and actions, I was able to diagnose Jesse with major depressive disorder and bulimia nervosa. The comorbidity between these two disorders only magnify the symptoms and issues that Jesse undergoes. The first disorder that I diagnosed Jesse with is major depressive disorder mainly due to the duration of his depression, low…

Bulimia Bulimia, also called bulimia nervosa is one of many eating disorders. Bulimia is characterized by episodes of binge-eating followed by methods of weight control (purging). Other methods include vomiting, fasting, enemas, excessive use of laxatives, compulsive exercising, and diuretics. The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) states nearly twenty million women will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their life. There are severe risks associated with bulimia,…

they feel like the food is controlling them and they are powerless. Further, this distressed state of mind is harmful because it opens up the possibility for more unhealthy behaviors. Binge Eating Disorder is commonly associated with Bulimia Nervosa. Bulimia Nervosa (BN) is an eating disorder in which large amounts of food are consumed followed by purging the food through vomiting in order to prevent weight gain (National Eating Disorder). Overall, binge eating is a public health issue because…

during this stage, predominantly in Western societies. The term ‘eating disorder’ is a very comprehensive term, which is further broken down into categories. The content of this essay will cover three of these categories; including Anorexia nervosa, Bulimia nervosa also Binge Eating Disorder. Additionally discussed are the benefits of psychodynamic theory and cognitive behavioural theory and how these approaches may be used in relation to the treatment of eating disorders in a therapeutic…

and consume a handful amount of proteins and vitamins. Although eating is key in life, there are also complications related to feeding, there are multiple eating disorders that people may branch off from. Some of them are called Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder. These eating disorders can have a negative impact in one 's physical body. During pregnancy, a mother needs to eat almost twice as much as usual. It is told in cultures that when pregnant, you need to think of…

Today many girls struggle with the issue of their body image leading to eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. Girls are facing this issue very early on in their lives, it is starting to take over their entire life. “At the age of 6, girls are starting to show concern for their weight and 40-60% of elementary school girls are expressing their concern of being too fat” (Get The Facts On Eating Disorders). There are numerous reasons girls develop…

To what extent is the research question compelling? This trial focused on strengthening an individual’s internal motivation to change, which suggests that Motivational Interviewing might be helpful for treating binge eating. Motivational Interviewing (MI), is a psychotherapy that is client centered and focuses on the enhancement of motivational changes in person’s self. It encourages empathy and directive techniques. This study tried to provide more answers to treatments that might help…

As humans, it is our natural instinct to pursue happiness, which is why many people search for different ways to live a happier life. Some find joy in helping others, while there are those who resort to materialism in order to feel happy. Interestingly enough, numerous study reveals that older people are much happier and satisfied with their lives. Another study shows that our perception of happiness differs based on our genetics, culture, social status, and many other essential factors.…