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Eating Disorder

Eating Disorder. By Alexis Davis. What is Eating Disorder?. "Eating disorder" is when a person eats, or refuses to eat, in order to satisfy a psychic need and not a physical need. The person doesn't listen to bodily signals or perhaps is not even aware of them. . Signs and Symptoms.

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Eating Disorder

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  1. Eating Disorder By Alexis Davis

  2. What is Eating Disorder? • "Eating disorder" is when a person eats, or refuses to eat, in order to satisfy a psychic need and not a physical need. • The person doesn't listen to bodily signals or perhaps is not even aware of them.

  3. Signs and Symptoms • Loosing a lot of weight in a short amount of time. • Wearing big or baggy clothes or dressing in layers to hide body shape. • Not eating when hungry and starving themselves. • Hiding food in strange places.

  4. How does this effect your lifestyle • Eating disorders can be very disruptive, not only to the person struggling with the disorder, but also to friends and family members. • When someone has an eating disorder, it can become easy to forget about the other important people in life.

  5. Treatments • Happiness and self-esteem come from loving yourself for who you truly are and that’s only possible with recovery. • A health professional coordinate any treatment plan.

  6. Work Cited • "Definition of Eating Disorders." Psychology Free Online Medical Advice, Mental Health, Anxiety, Relationship Advice. Web. 23 Sept. 2011. <http://web4health.info/it/ed-dia-ed-def.htm>. • "Family Life: How Eating Disorders Change Everything | Informative Treatment Articles." Eating Disorder Treatment, Drug Rehab, Alcohol Addiction Center | Rehab San Diego, California | Casa Palmera. Web. 23 Sept. 2011. <http://www.casapalmera.com/articles/can-a-negative-family-atmosphere-contribute-to-development-of-an-eating-disorder/>. • Segal, Jaenne. "Eating Disorder Treatment and Recovery: Help for Anorexia and Bulimia." Helpguide.org: Expert, Ad-free Articles Help Empower You with Knowledge, Support & Hope. Melinda Smith, Jan. 2011. Web. 23 Sept. 2011. <http://helpguide.org/mental/eating_disorder_treatment.htm>.

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