One in every ten Americans is victims of eating disorders. It has been discovered that teens are more likely to be susceptible to such disorders than adults. Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa are the two most common types. Although the two disorders are vastly different, they each share several similarities that are equally as detrimental to the body.
Anorexia is understood as the refusal to eat or maintain a normal body weight. It has been stated that almost 95% of anorexics are females (Anorexia Nervosa 1). Many people who suffer from this disease believe that no matter what size or shape their body is, that they are over-weight. Although there is not an exact cause for Anorexia, it can be easily inferred that many people begin this horrid …show more content…
This eating disorder commonly defined as eating large amounts of food at one time then proceeding to regurgitate it. Many people are unaware that there are two classifications of Bulimia Nervosa, purging and non-purging. Purging is when a person uses methods such as, vomiting, laxatives, or enemas to remove any digested food from their body. A non-purging bulimic keeps off any weight gain by fasting and exercising excessively (Curtis 1). Although it is still most common in females, there is a higher percentage of men suffering from Bulimia than any other eating disorder. (Whitney 260) A few symptoms and warning signs of this disorder are: binge eating with no weight gain, use of laxatives, outspoken dissatisfaction of body image, depression, and strange eating rituals. (Curtis 1). Trying to identify a person as having bulimia is a bit harder than other eating disorders because not all bulimics are the same. Some people suffering may be severely under-weight while others may be obese. It is important to monitor someone showing symptoms of Bulimia in order to prevent the long-term effects of this disorder. Complications of Bulimia can lead to stomach rupture, heart failure, eroded tooth enamel, inflamed esophagus, and irregular menstrual periods (Curtis 1). The treatment options available for a person with this disorder include psychotherapy, established eating patterns, and resisting the urge to continue …show more content…
One being that in both disorders, victims initially desire to lose weight due to insecurities of their body images. This disorder changes their view of the people around them and they constantly make comparisons of themselves. In their eyes, everything and everyone else is better than them, especially the physical features. This idea is what causes them to strive to maintain their view of perfection. It has even been discovered that most Anorexics and Bulimics are involved in athletics at some point in their lives. In sports, athletes are naturally perfectionists, criticizing themselves and doing whatever necessary to perfect their game. Although different in their own way, these two disorders have several similar attributes.
A major difference between Anorexia and Bulimia is the matter of control. Anorexics believe that they are fully in control of their eating and do not believe they have a problem. Bulimics on the other hand, feel completely out of control when it comes to eating due to their change of excessively eating then purging. Anorexics despise food and starve themselves, while Bulimics indulge in food and then repeatedly regurgitate it all. Although Anorexia and Bulimia have several differences, they are still forever connected because of the terrible effects they have on the
Anorexia is understood as the refusal to eat or maintain a normal body weight. It has been stated that almost 95% of anorexics are females (Anorexia Nervosa 1). Many people who suffer from this disease believe that no matter what size or shape their body is, that they are over-weight. Although there is not an exact cause for Anorexia, it can be easily inferred that many people begin this horrid …show more content…
This eating disorder commonly defined as eating large amounts of food at one time then proceeding to regurgitate it. Many people are unaware that there are two classifications of Bulimia Nervosa, purging and non-purging. Purging is when a person uses methods such as, vomiting, laxatives, or enemas to remove any digested food from their body. A non-purging bulimic keeps off any weight gain by fasting and exercising excessively (Curtis 1). Although it is still most common in females, there is a higher percentage of men suffering from Bulimia than any other eating disorder. (Whitney 260) A few symptoms and warning signs of this disorder are: binge eating with no weight gain, use of laxatives, outspoken dissatisfaction of body image, depression, and strange eating rituals. (Curtis 1). Trying to identify a person as having bulimia is a bit harder than other eating disorders because not all bulimics are the same. Some people suffering may be severely under-weight while others may be obese. It is important to monitor someone showing symptoms of Bulimia in order to prevent the long-term effects of this disorder. Complications of Bulimia can lead to stomach rupture, heart failure, eroded tooth enamel, inflamed esophagus, and irregular menstrual periods (Curtis 1). The treatment options available for a person with this disorder include psychotherapy, established eating patterns, and resisting the urge to continue …show more content…
One being that in both disorders, victims initially desire to lose weight due to insecurities of their body images. This disorder changes their view of the people around them and they constantly make comparisons of themselves. In their eyes, everything and everyone else is better than them, especially the physical features. This idea is what causes them to strive to maintain their view of perfection. It has even been discovered that most Anorexics and Bulimics are involved in athletics at some point in their lives. In sports, athletes are naturally perfectionists, criticizing themselves and doing whatever necessary to perfect their game. Although different in their own way, these two disorders have several similar attributes.
A major difference between Anorexia and Bulimia is the matter of control. Anorexics believe that they are fully in control of their eating and do not believe they have a problem. Bulimics on the other hand, feel completely out of control when it comes to eating due to their change of excessively eating then purging. Anorexics despise food and starve themselves, while Bulimics indulge in food and then repeatedly regurgitate it all. Although Anorexia and Bulimia have several differences, they are still forever connected because of the terrible effects they have on the