Bulimia nervosa Tori Hansen Defining eating disorders An eating disorder is an unhealthy relationship with food and weight that with many areas of a persons life Ones thoughts become preoccupied with food weight or exercise ID: 231062
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For the Public to Understand the Mind of an Eating Disorder
Bulimia nervosa
Tori HansenSlide2
Defining eating disorders
An eating disorder is an unhealthy relationship with food and weight that with many areas of a person’s life. One’s thoughts become preoccupied with food, weight or exercise.”
- National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated DisordersSlide3
Who can have eating disorders?
Anyone!
Most common in adolescent and young adult females
Effects 1 in 10 men
Common in athletes (gymnast, wrestlers, swimmers, cheerleaders, etc.)
“Eating
Disorders affect up to 24 million Americans and 70 million individuals worldwide
.”
-
The Renfrew
Center
Foundation
for
Eating DisordersSlide4
Types of Eating Disorders
Binge Eating disorder
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa
Eating disorders are related to other psychological disorders such as anxiety, depression, addictive disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.Slide5
What is Bulimia nervosa?
will experience frequent episodes of “binge-eating,” or episodes where they consume a large amount of food.
These episodes are followed by an act to compensate the binge by purging, fasting, or excess exercise.
A person with bulimia nervosa…Slide6
The cycle of bulimia nervosa
The desire to be thin
Diet restriction
Hunger/ deprivation of nutrients
Binge episode
Purging
Feeling of guilt and shameSlide7
The desire to be thin
“I’m afraid I will get fat”
“I need to be skinny to be on the team”
“I need to be skinny in order for people to like me”
“I’ll be happier if I am skinny”
“I need to be thin like that person”
People who suffer from Bulimia Nervosa have the desire to be thin. They may be underweight, overweight, or of average weight, but they feel social and cultural pressures to be thin. They become afraid of gaining weight.Slide8
Diet Restriction
“I’m not hungry”
“If I eat that, I will get fat”
“That’s too many calories”
I don’t need to eat anything”
Because they feel pressure to be thin, people with bulimia nervosa will restrict their diet in order to feel as though they have control of their weight.Slide9
Binge Episode
“I haven’t eaten all day, so I can eat this”
“This is the only time I've eaten today, which will keep me thin”
“I’m thin enough, I’ll worry about being fat later”
Restriction in diet will leave the body undernourished, effecting the body physically. At this point, the person suffering from bulimia will consume a large amount of food in a short period of time.Slide10
Guilt and Shame
“I feel disgusting”
“I’m fat”
“I don’t want anyone to see me like this”
“I should not have eaten all of that
”
“I’m never eating anything ever again”
I’m ugly”
After a binge episode, the person will feel out of control and become physically and emotionally stressed. Guilt, shame and fear will consume the person, and their desire to be thin will once again become overwhelming. Slide11
Purging
“I need to go to workout because I just ate so much”
“I can’t eat anything tomorrow because I ate this”
“I can get rid of everything I just ate”
The person feels overwhelmed and feels the need to undo their binging behavior. The will excessively exercise, vomit, take laxatives, or starve themselves in order to gain back control.Slide12
Physical effects on the body
Tooth decay
Irregular bowel movements
Ulcers
Electrolyte imbalance
Inflammation / burning of esophagus
Loss of menstrual cycle in woman
Infertility
Decreased immune system
Heart failureSlide13
Physical symptoms
Headaches
Muscle weakness
Fatigue
Irritability
Hair loss
D
ehydration
Heartburn
Bloating
Dry skin
Changes in sleepSlide14
Emotional effects of bulimia nervosa
Low self-esteem
Anxiety
Depression
Self-abusive behavior
Social isolationSlide15
Signs a person is suffering from bulimia nervosa
The Person...
Is preoccupied about their body weight
Has a distorted and excessively negative body image
Shows signs of binging and purging
Shows changes in moodSlide16
Treatment
Seek
Help!
You’re not alone!
Contact a doctor
See a recommended therapist
Talk to friends and family
Find online support groups. You can visit
http://www.anad.org/
for help and support.Slide17
Holistic approach to treatment
Bulimia
nervosa is an emotional disorder that often co-exist with anxiety, depression, addictive disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. In order to treat bulimia nervosa, it is important to find the root of the problem. A person should…
Reduce stress levels
Identify
emotional triggers which may have other underlying causes that have not been properly addressed
Find healthy ways to respond to stress, fear, anger, sadness or shame
Develop self confidenceSlide18
Why eating disorders are a problem
“A Study conducted by Cornell University found that 40% of male football players surveyed engaged in some sort of disordered eating behavior.
-Newsweek, 1994
“It is estimated that currently 11% of high school students have been diagnosed with an eating disorder.”
-ANAD.org
“1
in 5 women struggle with an eating
disorder.”
-NIMH
“The
average woman is 5”4’ and weighs 140 pounds. The average model is 5”11’ and weighs 117
pounds. Most fashion models are thinner than 98% of American women
.”
-
National Eating Disorder Association
“42
% of 1st-3rd grade girls want
to be thinner”
-
International Journal of Eating DisordersSlide19
Prevention
Early Recognition
90 % of those who have eating disorders are women between the ages of 12 and 25.
-
Substance
Abuse
and Mental
Health Services
Administration
It is important to be aware of disturbed eating patterns and habits, especially in young adults. The younger a person is who experiences an eating disorder will have a harder time dealing with and recovering from emotional issues associated with the disorder. Slide20
What we can do
Be role models
The media plays a large role in the body image of young adults in America.
A shirt for sale at the popular clothing store, Urban outfitters
Sophia Bush, a popular actress, saw the shirt and needed to address it.