Anorexia Nervosa Compare And Contrast

There are many types of psychological illnesses such as eating disorders, depression, and bipolar disorders. Usually, psychological problems cause people more emotional pain than physical pain. However, anorexia nervosa is a psychological illness with devastating physical consequences. There are two types of anorexia nervosa: restricting the amounts of food and binge-eating with purging. In fact, anorexia nervosa is a condition that can be fatal. Without treatment up to 20% of people with serious eating disorders like anorexia nervosa die. [1] With treatment only 2-3% of people with anorexia nervosa die, demonstrating just how effective professional treatment can be. [1] This essay will explore the definition of anorexia nervosa, how it compares and contrasts with depression, and conclude by looking …show more content…
First of all, anorexia nervosa and depression affect women and men of all ages. [2] Symptoms are the second similarity between the two diseases. Patients with both diseases would have the same symptoms, for example, a feeling of inferiority, emptiness, constant fatigue, and lack of stability. [2] [4] Both of which contribute to the increasing rates of heart disease, depressed immunity, and also family problems. [5] [6] The third similarity is the treatment methods in terms of modern and contemporary theory. [2] [6] Depression and anorexia nervosa are the result of a shortage or imbalance of chemicals in the brain and body. [7] For that reason, the treatment is divided into two types; medications and psychological therapy. [7] The survival rate without treatment may increase suicidal tendencies. Indeed, anorexia nervosa and depression are different diseases, but they have many similarities such as the groups of people they usually affect, their symptoms, and the treatment