eating disorders. what is an eating disorder? any of a range of psychological disorders...
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Eating Disorders
What is an eating disorder?
• Any of a range of psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits.
• Eating disorders are an illness, no different to depression or anxiety.
• Can be fatal in extreme circumstances – people literally starve themselves to death.
Anorexia Nervosa
• Obsessive weight loss through both extreme diet and exercise.
• Irrational, unstoppable fear of gaining weight.
• Distorted self perception of one’s own body – a person with anorexia often doesn’t know it, or won’t admit it.
Anorexia Nervosa Cont.
• Often develops during teenage years and into early adulthood.
• Effects both males and females, although much more common in girls.
• Can lead to stunted growth, a weakened immune system, organ failure and even death.
Bulimia Nervosa
• Binge eating and then regurgitating foods, or consuming large amounts of food after fasting for a very long time.
• Regurgitation, laxatives or extreme exercise may all be used to remove food.
• Similar symptoms to anorexia, plus severe tooth decay and upper tract burns from vomiting, as well as extreme dehydration.
Compulsive Overeating
• The opposite to the previous two disorders – people can see themselves as thin when they are not.
• Leads to a whole range of health issues including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, stroke, depression and liver failure just to name a few.
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Who can help?
• Beyond Blue – www.beyondblue.org.au
• www.Sane.org
• EDV – www.eatingdisorders.org.au
• Your Local Doctor