Anorexia Have you ever had a friend that you envied because she was skinny? If you would have known she had a problem called anorexia nervosa you probably would not have wanted to be just like her. It starts off by trying some fad diet that did not work. She starts skipping more meals and exercising compulsively. She may use laxatives to make herself throw up after eating. Then she starts eating less and less until she is starving herself and denies that there is a problem. Many girls and even
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psychiatric unit. J.M.‚ a 23-year-old woman‚ was admitted to the psychiatric unit last night after assessment and treatment at a local hospital emergency department (ED) for “blacking out at school.” She has been given a preliminary diagnosis of anorexia nervosa. As you begin to assess her‚ you notice that she has very loose clothing‚ she is wrapped in a blanket‚ and her extremities are very thin. She tells you‚ “I don’t know why I’m here. They’re making a big deal about nothing.” She appears to be extremely
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The Cause and Effects of Anorexia Anorexia nervosa‚ commonly referred to simply as anorexia‚ is one type of eating disorder. More importantly‚ it is also a psychological disorder. Anorexia is a condition that goes beyond out-of-control dieting. A person with anorexia often initially begins dieting to lose weight. Over time‚ the weight loss becomes a sign of mastery and control. The drive to become thinner is actually secondary to concerns about control and/or fears relating to one’s body. The individual
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street? The problem is that minimum-wage is not enough to raise a family; so some people decide that it ’s better to be homeless than to work 12 hours every day and barely have enough to cover the electricity. Mirror Image: An Insight on Anorexia Contents Introduction: 1 Historical Background: 3 Relation to social sciences: 4 Current trends: 5 Future Recommendations: 6 Conclusion: 7 References 8 Introduction: It is often said that “beauty is in the
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Reaction on Reaction Paper The first thing that came to my mind when I have heard about Reaction paper is “What exactly is it?” and before I get an understanding of that‚ I resisted that change. But later‚ when I have studied about it and understood its purpose‚ I have started thinking “Why people avoid change at the first look without an analysis?” The general human tendency is to live in a comfortable zone in which he has lived for quite some time. He draws a circle‚ thinks that circle is his
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Anorexia‚ what exactly is the meaning of this harsh word? It reveals the sense of fear‚ the feeling of depression‚ the act of starvation; all combined to illustrate a disorder of self-destruction. These are the disturbing factors that are intensified in Eavan Boland’s “Anorexia‚” as the author travels through the troubling aspects of a woman’s eating disorder. When the poem is first read‚ it seems as though the words simply depict a woman struggling with the disorder of anorexia. However‚ once read
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Bulimia nervosa‚ more commonly known simply as bulimia or binge and purge disorder‚ is an eating disorder that affects 1 in 4 college-aged women in America‚ or 1 in 10‚000 Americans. The most common misconception concerning bulimia is that it is simply a physical or mental problem. Many people do not understand that bulimia is a disease that affects both the mind and the body‚ and in its course can destroy both aspects of the diseased individual. Bulimia affects a variety of different
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Effect of Bulimia Have you ever looked in the mirror and hated what you saw? In today’s world‚ people are over consumed with the image of the perfect and ideal look for teenagers and women worldwide. Bulimia is a serious‚ depressive psychological eating disorder. Bulimia is a growing concern as cultural attitudes and the sociological environment continues to idolize thinness and physical attractiveness. Teenagers and young adults are most susceptible to this problem‚ for which most common
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Co-Morbidity of Bulimia Nervosa (Bulimia) and Alcohol Use Disorders (AUD) By SL Roos Table of Contents 1. Introduction 3 2. Frequency of Co-Morbidity between Bulimia and AUD 4 3. Reasons for the Possible Co-Morbidity of Bulimia and AUD 4 3.1. Shared Etiologies 4 3.1.1. Personality traits: 4 3.1.2. Family History 5 3.1.3. Biological Vulnerability 5 3.2. Casual Etiology Group 6 3.2.1. Self Medication 6 3.2.2. Food Deprivation 6 3.2.3. Bulimic Behaviours 6
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Anorexia Magdalini Kasimis Molloy College ANOREXIA Proper nutrition is an important concept that is enforced over and over by parents‚ teachers‚ coaches and the government. Nutrition effects every system in the body and can dramatically alter someone’s personal state of health. However‚ society presents a picture of bodily perfection that combined with genetic predisposition can result in the manifestation of an eating disorder. Anorexia is a potentially life-threatening
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