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Carlos Roman Psychology Period 1

Bulimia Nervosa. Carlos Roman Psychology Period 1. What is Bulimia Nervosa?. Bulimia Nervosa is a type of eating disorder. A person with bulimia eats a large amount of food in a short period of time, also known as binging, and tries to avoid gaining weight by purging. .

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Carlos Roman Psychology Period 1

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  1. Bulimia Nervosa Carlos Roman Psychology Period 1

  2. What is Bulimia Nervosa? • Bulimia Nervosa is a type of eating disorder. • A person with bulimia eats a large amount of food in a short period of time, also known as binging, and tries to avoid gaining weight by purging.

  3. Associated Features • Binging also known as over eating • Purging (induce vomiting)after eating an excessive amount of food • Non-purging which means fasting and excessive exercise • Desperately trying to lose weight • Laxative, diuretics, and diet pill abuse

  4. Associated Features • Accurate body image • Misinterprets emotions with hunger • Thin is “good” • Fat is “bad” • Perfection • Fear of gaining weight • Guilt • Relief after vomiting • Unhappy with their figure • In control with food • Powerless with life situations • Average or above average body weight Thoughts Feeling

  5. Etiology

  6. Etiology • There is no known cause of bulimia nervosa • Possibilities: • Culture: “Perfect” body image • Family: Hereditary • Stressful events: physical abuse, starting a new job, family problems • Personality traits: Low self-esteem • Biology: Genes, hormones, chemicals in brain

  7. Prevalence • About 8 million Americans suffer from bulimia • 85-90% are female • 42% of bulimics identify themselves as homosexual or bisexual • It mostly affects young adults

  8. Treatment Like most psychological disorders Bulimia can be treated with: • Psychotherapy -Cognitive and Behavioral therapy • Medication -Antidepressants • Self-help

  9. Prognosis • People with bulimia nervosa may be cured with the help of doctors, nutritionists, and therapist to help the patient recover. • It’s based on the patient whether they want to be helped or not.

  10. Prognosis Effects if Bulimia Nervosa is not treated: • Dehydration caused by binging and purging • Permanent gastrointestinal damage • Fluid retention in hands and feet • Dental decays • Menstrual irregularity in females • Destruction of the heart muscles • Collapse of the heart valves

  11. Discussion Question If the media did not portray the “perfect” body to be skinny and tall would it affect societies idea of “beautiful”?

  12. References Women’s Health. (N.D). Bulimia nervosa fact sheet. http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/bulimia-nervosa.cfm Halgin, R.P. & Whitbourne, S.K.(2005). Abnormal psychology: clinical perspectives on psychology disorders. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. (2010). Bulimia Nervosa causes sympthoms http://www.bulimianervosacausessymptoms.com/

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