Binge Eating Case

Client is showing symptoms of suffering from a severe eating disorder which is categorized under the DSM-V as “Binge Eating” 307.51 (F50.8). Under the specific guidelines of the DSM-V, “Binge Eating” is defined as eating much more rapidly than normal, eating large amounts of food when not feeling psychically hungry, eating until feeling uncomfortably full, eating alone due to embarrassment of how much one is eating, feeling disgusted with oneself, depressed and guilty after overeating. Also, one may present the characteristics of showing absence of regular compensatory behaviors, marked distress regarding binge eating, and recurrent and persistent episodes of binge eating. (DSM-V 307.51 (F50.8)) Following along with the guidelines of the DSM-V
The assessment should focus on the body mass or IBM of the client and what she is charted to weigh and what scale of porporino she falls under. In many cases binge eating, can be considered a hereditary trait in which other members of the family may suffer from but may not be as aggressive to the disorder. It is important to consider the dietary needs of the client, such as what foods are available within the household. Consideration of the relationships of the client, both positive and negative that affect the client’s levels of depression and anxiety, as well as feeling of low self-esteem. It is also important to consider cultural influence on the clients dieting and perception. Many cultural eat hearty foods which includes foods of starch, proteins and fats. These foods cause many cultures to fall into medical health problems which is a commonality in 2/3 people who binge eat may be obese and have additional medical
IPT is a psychodynamic therapy that is often used to treat depressive disorders. The focus of IPT is on the connection between current symptoms and interpersonal (relationship) problems. As contributed to the diagnosis of binge eating disorder, the client struggles with maintaining positive relationships with oneself and others, her mother and ex-husband. IPT is a positive treatment strategy in efforts to rebuild on Andrea’s self-esteem and open to bonding relationship that will be beneficial to her conducive response to other treatment that may be offered to her to treat her binge eating. As offered there is a second therapeutic treatment that corresponds to the diagnosis of binge eating, CBT. Within CBT, Andrea will be able to focus her thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and how they are interconnected and can be restructured to support new, healthier thoughts and actions. CBT is based on reaction and action perspective, in which the client demonstrates through task lesson and assignment given by self and therapist to see change and ability of self-control of that demonstrated change. Along with therapy treatments, the client may see to have additional support from oral medications such as, antidepressants or anticonvulsants. Due to the intensity of drug abuse within the cultural